KEEPING CHICKENS (BLOOMSBURY) (HB)

Whether you want eggs, meat or company, here is everything you need to know about 46 chicken breeds suited to life in your garden or backyard. Drawing on years of experience, author and artist Celia Lewis offers clear, practical advice on everything from choosing housing for any outdoor space and feeding your flock, to daily, monthly and yearly care routines, plus tips on protecting birds from predators. Each breed is presented through charming watercolours and engaging profiles, covering behaviour, temperament, egg production, and snippets of fascinating history.