4-H Guide to Raising Chickens

4-H Guide to Raising Chickens

<DIV><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "New York"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Raising chickens teaches more than animal husbandry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It’s a hands-on chance to learn the character- and community-building principles and practices that 4-H is all about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>And, of course, it’s fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This easy-to-follow, illustrated guide introduces beginners to the basics of how to raise chickens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Whether you’re a 4-H’r, a first-time poultry owner, or a future egg farmer, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The 4-H Guide to Raising Chickens</i> provides step-by-step instructions for your project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>From selecting a breed to caring for chicks, from housing and fencing to feeding and preventing or treating illness, the guide presents simple, straightforward information about chickens of all kinds, raised for pets, eggs, or meat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It also includes a glossary and list of resources. <o:p></o:p></font></span></p></DIV>