The Happy Hen Handbook

By: Sophie McKay

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Paperback | 30 November 2025

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224 Pages

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22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3

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Turn Your Backyard Into a Thriving Chicken Haven-Even If You've Never Raised Chickens Before

Ready to enjoy fresh eggs every morning and experience the joy of keeping backyard chickens? The Happy Hen Handbook gives you everything you need to raise a healthy, productive flock with confidence-no prior experience required.

This complete beginner's guide takes you step-by-step through every aspect of backyard chicken keeping: selecting breeds, building coops, understanding flock behavior, preventing health problems, and collecting delicious farm-fresh eggs year-round.

What You'll Learn Inside:

Choosing the Right Chickens

Best breeds for beginners, egg production, and small spaces
Selecting healthy chicks or started pullets
Understanding temperament and egg color

Building Your Chicken Coop

Simple coop designs that keep predators out
Essential equipment: feeders, waterers, nesting boxes
Space requirements for happy, healthy hens

Feeding for Health and Egg Production

Complete feeding guide from chicks to layers
Kitchen scraps, treats, and free-ranging strategies
Providing proper nutrition and calcium

Daily Care and Seasonal Management

Routines that keep your flock thriving
Winter care and summer heat stress prevention
Maintaining egg production year-round

Understanding Chicken Behavior

Decoding the pecking order
Managing broody hens
Integrating new chickens successfully

Natural Health Care

Recognizing illness early
Preventing parasites and respiratory issues
When to call a vet vs. treating at home

Sustainable Chicken Keeping

Using chicken manure in your garden
Creating a low-waste backyard ecosystem
Natural pest control with chickens

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