Eggs and Chickens

Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-17

Contributors

By John Vivian

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Jan 6, 1978
Page Count
32 pages
Publisher
Storey
ISBN-13
9780882661919

Price

$4.99

Price

$6.99 CAD

Format

Format:

  1. Trade Paperback $4.99 $6.99 CAD
  2. ebook $3.99 $4.99 CAD

Simple steps for happy hens and fresh eggs. 

Eggs & Chickens by John Vivian is a straightforward, beginner-friendly guide to raising chickens for eggs. In just 32 pages, it offers clear advice on setting up your flock, caring for chicks, and maintaining a productive, healthy henhouse. 

Inside you’ll learn: 

  • How to choose the right chicken breeds for your goals 

  • Brooding and early care tips for raising strong, healthy chicks 

  • What to include in your coop—from nest boxes to roosts and feeders 

  • How to make or source effective feed for your flock 

  • Where to find reliable hatcheries and how to get started 

Compact and practical, this guide is ideal for new poultry keepers or anyone wanting a quick, trusted reference for egg-laying success. 


John Vivian

About the Author

John Vivian is a veteran practitioner of many country crafts. He is the author of Building Stone Walls and The Manual of Practical Homesteading. He lives in Vermont.

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