The backyard chicken keeper's bible: discover chicken breeds, behavior, coops, eggs, and more
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New York : Abrams, 2023.
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414 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
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"Chickens are many things: a source of meat and eggs, amusing images in pop culture, lovable pets, and a source of comfort at the end of a hard day. Whether you’re considering joining the growing flock of backyard chicken keepers or simply inspired by leafing through images of gorgeous hens and roosters, this book is a must. A majority of the 150 most-populated US cities allow backyard chickens, and during the pandemic, the backyard chicken trend surged. Online searches for chick supplies are off the charts, with local hatcheries recording a 500 percent increase in demand, as people look to reduce environmental impact, improve food traceability, connect with nature, or simply relish the pure joy of chicken company"--

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636.5 Ford, Jessica
Due May 9, 2024
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"The history of chickens from Leghorns to Silkies, identify chicken breeds, DIY projects, chicken coops & runs, choosing and starting your own home flock."
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-402) and index.
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"Chickens are many things: a source of meat and eggs, amusing images in pop culture, lovable pets, and a source of comfort at the end of a hard day. Whether you’re considering joining the growing flock of backyard chicken keepers or simply inspired by leafing through images of gorgeous hens and roosters, this book is a must. A majority of the 150 most-populated US cities allow backyard chickens, and during the pandemic, the backyard chicken trend surged. Online searches for chick supplies are off the charts, with local hatcheries recording a 500 percent increase in demand, as people look to reduce environmental impact, improve food traceability, connect with nature, or simply relish the pure joy of chicken company"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Ford, J., Patel, S., & Federman, R. (2023). The backyard chicken keeper's bible: discover chicken breeds, behavior, coops, eggs, and more. New York, Abrams.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Ford, Jessica, Sonja, Patel and Rachel, Federman. 2023. The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More. New York, Abrams.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Ford, Jessica, Sonja, Patel and Rachel, Federman, The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More. New York, Abrams, 2023.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Ford, Jessica, et al. The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More. New York, Abrams, 2023.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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