Chocobo Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Am I the only one who didn't know that 'keeping pet chickens' the book on omlet is actually by Johannes Paul and William Windham? I'm supprised it didn't say on the omlet shop site- if i wrote a book i would advitise it as a book by me! Or does it say that and i missed it? And.. Is it any good cause I've been thinking of buying it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I have this book....I like it and it is good for the basics . I bought it before my chickens arrived and found it useful however not sure how useful it would be if you've had chickens for a little while already...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Not very long.. And a reference book is always useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dippy Egg Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Has lovely photos, including plenty of a nice yellow Eglu! I bought it when thinking about getting hens and my children enjoyed reading it. Once we had decided on an Eglu it was nice to find a book with plenty of photos of one (lots of other chicken houses too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 (edited) It's a good starter book, and of course, you can show off infront of your friends say you know them! It tells you a little bit about everything from basic anatomy (how an egg is made), various breeds of hens, food and water, how to handle a chicken, behaviour, routines and a bit on breeding. It's a very friendly book to read with some great photos of hens and the Eglu. It might need updating for the Cube now though If you need more specific information I'd go for a reference book. There are some good ones about. I can recommend The Complete Encyclopedia of Chickens by Esther Verhoef Edited June 18, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I can recommend The Complete Encyclopedia of Chickens by Esther Verhoef Ooh, I have this one too! I love browsing through at all the different types of chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I love this book. I bought this for Andyman for Christmas when we were still undecided as to whether we should have chickens or not. I think it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 It'd just be to get for a read probs- I have a chicken encyclopedia and the internet if i want a reference book.. But books are always good- my books overflow into the whole of the house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Is this the one you mean? Cause this is the one that i have.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Well by I have I mean my dad does.. We got it for him when we were trying to convince him a few chickens would be nice.. Now hes getting into the idea of rescue chooks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 That's the one Gina! You're in the club already then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martin B Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Good starter book. I have a signed copy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Signed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 We bought 'Starting with Chickens' by Katie Thear, It's very good but I must admit I have learn't far more about chickens and everything to do with them from this forum! There are some things even the most knowledgable author can't possibly fit in a book. You can't ask a book a question!! You can here and you get exactly what you need to know! Long may it continue! Well done all you superchicken helper peeps! Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 I've definately found the forum the most useful thing for researching chickens.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I bought the 'Keeping Pet Chickens' book before the Eglu came, so I could prepare myself. It is quite basic, but if you don't have any other books it's a good starter, and there are some nice pictures ... I used to read it in bed and fantasise about when my chickens would be here I might have to look for the encyclopaedia though, you can never have too many books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 This Keeping Pet Chickens was the book I used to convince Mr C that we were not mad to even think about the idea. He read it and said OK. Then we spent hours on the Omlet Website. It is still my first choice if I want information quickly and concisely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
