rosalyndavies Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Can anyone recommend any good books relating to keeping chickens, hens, eggs etc? I am also interested in books for children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I was given a book called Henkeeping for christmas which is published by Collins & Brown. It has lovely colored and black and white pictures of various breeds. I lovely little read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillicat Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Hi My favourite books to do with chickeny things are: 1. Choosing and Keeping Chickens by Chris Graham ISBN 978-0-600-61438-8. Very easy to read with some great pictures. RRP £12.99 2. The Complete Encyclopedia of Chickens by Esther Verhoef ISBN978-90-366-1592-1. A must have. RRP £12.99 3. Eggs - 150 Great Recipes - Alex Barker ISBN-13: 978-0-7548-1719-2. Excellent pictures and instructions. RRP £9.99 and of course...... 4. Keeping Pet Chickens - Johannes Paul & William Windham - ISBN 978-1-84286-103-5. I think its £6.99, but look in the Omlet shop. Its a brillant beginners guide and a great reference book too. Happy reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Similar to what Chillicat has said, I have Keeping Pet Chickens - Johannes Paul & William Windham which I think is your best bet for children to read as it is very easy to understand with lots of pics and not too much info overload. I've got Choosing and Keeping Chickens by Chris Graham too. Excellent also. I also subscribe to Practical Poultry Magazine each month. However it is a real mix of articles for the beginner but also in depth stuff re: poultry club/show/breeds etc. http://www.practicalpoultry.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 'Hen and the Art of Chicken Maintenance' is a comedy read but that has a few little tips in - its a very funny read of the ups and downs of chicken keeping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I also was bought 'Hen and the art of Chicken Maintenance' as you say more of an 'hentertainment' it had me laughing out loud at some of the antics with which I related to some. Not sure about 'factual' chicken books. I reckon here is as good as any book!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I got Henkeeping for Christmas too - and that's been useful but I'll agree that this forum is better than any book for advice and information. And, if you can't find what you're looking for, just ask and someone will always be along to help with a bit of advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
