Breeding Chickens - the Basics and Beyond
Chickens are addictive!! Once you start keeping chickens you can quickly become a chick-o-holic!! One way to expand your flock or even make a few pounds is to start hatching eggs.
Whether it is for pleasure or profit this book can help you through the pitfalls and help to ensure you are successful.
Covering a wide range of topics including:
Selecting Your Breeding Stock
Broody Hen
Artificial Hatching
Weight Loss Method for Incubation.
Types of Incubators
Rearing - Day Old to 6-8 Weeks with a Broody
Rearing Incubated Chicks - Day Old to 6-8 Weeks
Rearing - 6- 8 Weeks Onwards
Sexing
Auto Sexing Breeds
Sex Linked Breeds
Breeding More Seriously
A Bit About Genetics