Chortle Chook Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 In an effort to combat my Morehens disease I've promissed myself I can get a new chicken book to add to my hen library. What would you recommend? I'm after something that has some personal experiences and /or has good coverage of different breeds. I'm not after lengthy descriptions of diseases, peculiar eggs or houseing. Any ideas? I see there are some new books on Omlet but what to choose, I'm all of a dither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I like 'Hen And The Art Of Chicken Maintenance' for a good humourous read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 My favourite chicken book is The Illustrated Guide to Chickens by Celia Lewis. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and there is also information about the 100 breeds described in the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I've got that book too Tweety ... it is really good for breeds. 'Choosing and keeping chickens' by chris graham is good for breeds and general chicken husbandry (mainly for beginners though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Haynes Chicken Manual... because that's the only one I've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 'Choosing and keeping chickens' by chris graham is good for breeds and general chicken husbandry (mainly for beginners though) This is the one I have been considering (having already got the Celia Lewis book which is just wonderful). Does Chris Graham's book have nice pictures and how about any funny stories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 no funny stories... put real photos (taken with a camera i mean!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I like the Haynes chicken manual, the complete encyclopaedia of chickens and for some looking at nice picture moment, Extraordinary chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Thumbs up from me for the Haynes Chicken manual too - it covers all aspects of chicken keeping from birth to death and in between. Love the Celia Lewis book as well - I go back to it time and time again for my pure breed wish list . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 The Haynes manual is worth it for the picture of the Sebright alone - it looks like a man in a chicken outfit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR666 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Haynes Manual from me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckyfitz Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 My fave is also 'Choosing & Keeping Chickens' by Chris Graham because of all the lovely breed pics & descriptions - my favourites are the Sebrights, beautiful little things Becky x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
