Explore 100 common chicken keeping problems & solutions with illustrations. Get tips on choosing the right breed, health care, feeding & proper housing.

While keeping chickens certainly isn't rocket science, doing it properly does involve decent levels of understanding, commitment, and attention to detail. Getting the basics right is essential, and this demands a solid appreciation of important areas such as housing, feeding, breed choice, and health Whether you're a newcomer or an old hand, The Chicken Keeper's Problem Solver provides the information you need to nip probelms in the bud - and, better still, avoid them in the first place. Let longime chicken keeper and poultry expert Chris Graham guide you thorugh 100 common problems faced by chicken keepers. You'll discover in clear and simple terms what the underlying cause is and how to solve it. Each issue is tackled in depth, with photographs and diagrams, as well as a wide range of practical tips and useful insights. The problems are divided into ten chapters covering the main areas of chicken keeping, from health to housing and parasites to predators. Don't let a simple problem ruin your love for chicken keeping; The Chicken Keeper's Problem Solver has the answers you need!

Are you looking for a great way to reconnect with the earth, the community, and your food sources? Keeping backyard chickens is a fun, simple way to start making this happen, even with limited space in your backyard.

Transform Your Backyard into a Bounty of Fresh Eggs and Fun Are you ready to embark on a journey of clucks and feathers, where your backyard becomes a lively, productive haven? Cluck & Thrive: The Ultimate Backyard Chicken Guide is your ticket to mastering the rewarding art of chicken keeping. Imagine stepping into your yard each morning to gather fresh eggs and enjoy the cheerful company of your feathered friends. This indispensable guide will hook you right from the beginning with its rich insights and practical advice. Discover the myriad benefits of backyard chickens, from sustainable living to endless amusement. Whether you're dreaming of consistent egg production or aiming to create a healthy ecosystem, this book will make your chicken-keeping venture a success. Feel your excitement grow as you explore detailed chapters on choosing the perfect breeds, constructing a dream coop, and crafting nutritious homemade feeds. Learn the secrets of encouraging egg production and decoding the mysterious pecking order. Dive into the enchanting stories from experienced chicken keepers that bring these birds' quirks and charms to life, making each page a new adventure. With this guide, you'll be prepared to tackle any challenge–seasonal care tips, predator defense, and expanding your flock with confidence. It's not just a book; it's a companion that ensures you're never alone in your chicken-keeping journey. From the novice enthusiast to the seasoned farmer, everyone will find invaluable tips and tricks within these pages. Let this ultimate guide transform your aspirations into reality. Get ready to embrace a lifestyle that harmoniously blends simplicity and joy, right in your own backyard. Don't miss out on the chance to thrive alongside your bustling, egg-laying companions. Your exciting chicken adventure awaits!

The tides of dog ownership are changing, and thanks to Hollywood A-Listers like George Clooney and Sandra Bullock and music icons like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, animal rescue has become as fashionable as the latest Valentino or Armani. Millions of ordinary Americans—heroes one and all—have opened their hearts and homes to rescue dogs, and fewer abandoned pets are euthanized in the U.S. than ever before. And still, a look at HSUS statistics reminds us how far we have to go: an estimated three to four million pets are euthanized annually, a very significant improvement from the 1980s when the number was closer to sixteen million.To keep America's adoption trend moving forward and to guarantee that rescued dogs stay in their new forever homes, Tracy Libby's The Rescue Dog Problem Solver seeks to make the story of every adopted dog a predestined success. While most dogs wind up in shelters due to no fault of their own, many rescue dogs develop unwanted behaviors while living with their previous owners. To assure their success with their adopted dogs, rescuers must be prepared to handle and confidently resolve behavioral problems that arise through proven positive-training methods. This eye-opening problem-solving guide, filled with empowering stories of rescued dogs that defied the odds, is dedicated to the success of every rescuer and his happy, health companion dog.INSIDE TITLE OF BOOK50 ways rescuers can overcome potential challenges with their adoptive dogs200 training and behavior tips for a well-mannered dog25 secrets to unraveling common behavior issues, from house-soiling and escaping the yard to biting, barking, and hyperactivityA dozen heartwarming stories of real-life rescue dogs and their adoptive parentsCountless ways dog lovers can raise awareness about animal rescue and responsible pet ownership in their communities

Best-selling author Melissa Caughey knows that backyard chickens are like any favorite pet — fun to spend time with and fascinating to observe. Her hours among the flock have resulted in this quirky, irresistible guide packed with firsthand insights into how chickens communicate and interact, use their senses to understand the world around them, and establish pecking order and roles within the flock. Combining her up-close observations with scientific findings and interviews with other chicken enthusiasts, Caughey answers unexpected questions such as Do chickens have names for each other? How do their eyes work? and How do chickens learn? Foreword INDIES Silver Award Winner