This basic guide to keeping chickens provides foundational information on the care of poultry in a small scale setting. Beginning with an overview of the history and basic principles of poultry, the work covers topics such as choosing breeds, feeding, pest control, hatching chicks, optimization of egg production, and the care of other fowl such as geese, turkeys, and ducks. Chapters are arranged in brief, easy-to-read sections and a selection of egg and chicken recipes is included. Head raises chickens and bees in East Sussex, UK. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)