Sammiboo Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Good evening I am a very keen reader and i have 3 chicken keeping guides but wondered if there are any really good books that should be on my shelf. I would really appreciate it if anyone could recommend a decent guide Many thanks sammi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I like Teach yourself keeping poultry by Victoria Roberts. It's very easy to read and understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Haynes Chickens Manual - very comprehensive and Celia Lewis -The Illustrated Guide to Chickens - for the very pretty pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 heh, in the Haynes manual, the photo of the Sebright really does look like a person in a chicken suit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 i have just had twp books come today from practical poultry they are getting started with chickens and avoid the vet having just quickly looked through them they do look very good especially avoid the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 My all time fav. book on chooks is Best Hens for You by Charlotte Popescu. The stories in it are so funny and it has more to say about the different characters of the various breeds than any other book I've read. Though if you are after a definitive guid to breed feather patterns or specific ailments this would not be for you. I also really liked the little book Henkeeping by Jane Eastoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 My all time fav. book on chooks is Best Hens for You by Charlotte Popescu. The stories in it are so funny and it has more to say about the different characters of the various breeds than any other book I've read. ive got that im currently reading that at bath times ive also got "Hens in the garden eggs in the kitchen" by the same author. although i have read that yet. When i was bought the cube for my birthday a couple of weeks ago i was bought "beginners guide to chickens" by lee faber its been posted here on good reads.com I like the recipes at the end. I think i will be needing as many egg recipes as possible I did read some reviews on haynes manual but they were quite poor. I am interested in breeds, general upkeep and health issues mainly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I've just got 'the complete encyclopedia of chickens by esther verhoef. It has a good section on chicken health and some unusual breeds and loads of colour photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Haynes Chicken Manual.. my favourite deffo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I haven't tried it yet but this is down on my 'to be bought' list: 'Chickopedia Hens & Cockerels Facts & Fiction' by Charlotte Popescu. I have a hard time resisting adding a book or chickeny what not to my 'basket' when I order my Omlet chook food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickanne Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Lovely thread! I'm on the look out for a book that's more about hen behaviour, anatomy etc rather than hen keeping. Anybody got any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 "Hen and the art of chicken maintenance" by Martin Gurdon is good on chicken behaviour though not on anatomy. He says "This is a feather-clad soap opera of primal urges. Its pages are filled with absolute power, jealousy, fiercely protective mothers ...." It is all about his own chickens and is a good laugh too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 to be honest because i am a keen reader and especially as i have a interest in looking afer my girls then i think i am going to end up with a mountain of books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickanne Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thank you C C. Had been thinking about this book so will no go ahead and order it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
