An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of chickens, as well as a discussion of how chickens are raised on farms.

Whether you want to raise 5 chickens or 50, have a 40-foot city lot or a 40-acre farm, the expert advice in Future Farmers of America (FFA)—licensed How to Raise Chickens makes it easy for young readers and beginners to get started raising a healthy flock. Whichever comes first for you, the chicken or the egg, this book shows what to do next with the help of longtime chicken breeder Christine Heinrichs, who explains all the helpful dos and important...

"[Chickenology] has found a prominent place at my farm in the book shelf where we keep our favorites books"— Isabella Rossellini
Chickenology takes young readers on a fascinating and informative tour of chickens. With a playful tone and irresistibly charming illustrations by rising star Camilla Pintonato, this lively visual encyclopedia presents chickens in all of their feathered glory. Discover the incredible variety...

"If your garden fantasies involve chickens, Jessi Bloom is here to make those dreams come true." -The New York Times Many gardeners fear chickens will peck away at their landscape. But you can keep chickens and have a beautiful garden, too! In this essential handbook, award-winning garden designer Jessi Bloom offers step-by-step instructions for creating a beautiful and functional space while maintaining a happy, healthy flock. Free-Range Chicken...

"From starting your own backyard flock to putting eggs on the table, [this volume] gives you easy-to-understand advice every step of the way. You'll learn how to: choose the right breed, care for chicks, build feeders and shelters, colelct and store eggs, maintain good flock health, raise boilers for meat, [and] show your chickens"--Back cover

The Chicken Squad uncovers mysterious remains while digging a meteor/storm shelter, and they stop work to investigate just as a big storm is approaching.

A newly illustrated edition of the classic fable of the hen who is forced to do all the work of baking bread and of the animals who learn a bitter lesson from it.

When the farmer is away, Zoey, believing she knows all about lambs, takes care of the new flock of babies.

"A nonfiction picture book exploration of chickens, and all the fascinating things about them--how they fly, what they eat, what the different breeds are, and more"--

Chickens are very important animals on a farm. Beginning readers, discover what farmers get, from chickens and many, other fun facts about these birds. Easy-to-follow, accessible text allows young readers to learn where chickens live, how they sleep, and what they eat. A helpful picture glossary aids in the development of vocabulary skills, and bright photographs show what life is like for these fascinating farm animals.