What would be a good Book?

[jlgoinggreen]

Hi,
I am looking for a good book to buy to help in raising my chicks? I would love to find a good resource book that leans more towards a more "natural" way of raising my chicks. I am ordering Natural Goat Care for my goats and wanted something similar for my chickens.

Any advice?

 

[Whitehouse Quail]

When you say 'Natural', what do you mean?

 

[jafo]

I use " Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens" by Gail Damerow. I really like it. Amazon.com for a few bucks.

 

[jlgoinggreen]

Something that is not always pointing to meds and vets unless it is absolutely necessary. Something with a more Holistic approach, but at the same time knows when meds/vets are needed. Somewhere in the middle without going to the extreme either way. KWIM

But I will look at any book you recommend. Hopefully my library will have it so that I may take a look at it before purchasing it to make sure it is the right fit.

Right now I have no experience with chickens. I have always loved them and wanted them, but never had them until now.

 

[Bantimna]

Why not Raising Chickens for Dummies?

 

[canada-goose]

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YEAH! I hardly need to say anything! You guys named my favorite chicken books!

 

[Bantimna]

Oh oh I know heres another one: Backyard Poultry Naturally, by Alanna Moore ISBN 0-9585590-1-5

 

[Rooster#3]

storeys guide all the way!!! says all you need to know!!

 

[Sunny Side Up]

Who needs books when you can read this forum?

 

[powerline]

The Backyard Flock is the old standard that most all chicken books are measured by.