Author Description

Join the over 13 million American households that have discovered the joy of keeping a flock of backyard chickens! With food insecurities, supply chain issues, and the desire for a more sustainable lifestyle, more people than ever are adding chickens to their backyard. Chickens are easy to care for and reward their owners with fresh eggs and plenty of smiles as long as the new chicken keeper is properly prepared. "Keeping Backyard Chickens for Fresh Eggs & Fun" is here to walk the new (and seasoned) chicken keeper through every aspect of setting up & maintaining a happy, healthy flock of chickens - while enjoying your new hobby! This book is designed to guide you through: *choosing the right breeds for your climate & lifestyle *chicken keeping basics - how much time, money, & space you'll need *designing a chicken coop & enclosure that will make it easy to enjoy your flock & make chicken chores quick *understanding the unique anatomy of your birds *raising healthy chicks *how to add to your flock over time *navigating feed options *dealing with & treating common illnesses and issues *practical daily life with your flock: seasonal chicken keeping, dealing with aging hens, how to take vacations, neighbor concerns, keeping rodents out, and so much more! Written by Liz Martin, the owner of TheCapeCoop.com, a trusted resource for first time & established backyard farmers alike since 2015. Ms. Martin has been farming her backyard for over a decade and initially came to the lifestyle with no previous knowledge of farming, making her writing friendly & relatable to everyone (even if they aren't a generational farmer).