Win a copy of Backyard Chickens

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Fresh golden-yolk eggs in ready supply, organic fertiliser for the vegetable garden and of course, a ‘warm-fuzzy’ rural experience for children – what’s not to love about keeping backyard chickens?

Nevertheless novices will need to learn a thing or two and Backyard Chickens, A guide for beginners, by Michelle Templin, covers all one needs to know about raising a flock of chickens.
Whether you already have a few in the backyard or are considering getting chickens, this great little handbook provides answers to questions such as:
• what type of chicken suits your space
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