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The Complete Backyard Flock Handbook
The full, deep-dive reference book for anyone serious about raising a healthy, thriving backyard flock — start to finish.
Instant PDF download · Delivered right after checkout · Read on phone, tablet, or print it out
What's Inside
133 pages across 16 chapters — the most complete Lovely Hen guide, written to be read cover-to-cover or kept as a reference for years.
Realistic first-year budget & ongoing cost tables
Full breed directory with photos, climate & temperament notes
Visual guides to comb types, spurs, and wing-feather sexing
Week-by-week brooder & first-8-weeks schedule
Illness & injury troubleshooting with clear vet red flags
Broody hen and natural hatching walkthrough
Bonus chapter on selling surplus eggs for extra income
Recommended Coops
Setting up long-term? Here are two coops we recommend alongside the Handbook's breed directory & brooder schedule.
Omlet Eglu Cube Large Chicken Coop
Insulated, easy to hose clean, and predator-resistant — a solid long-term home for the flock you're building.
Shop the Omlet Eglu CubeProducer's Pride Villa Chicken Coop (12-Chicken Capacity)
A larger-capacity, budget-friendly coop for a growing flock — available at Tractor Supply.
Shop at Tractor SupplyProducers Pride 16 Layer Pellets Poultry Feed, 50 lb
A complete layer feed to pair with the Handbook's long-term feeding chapter — available at Tractor Supply.
Shop at Tractor SupplyAffiliate disclosure: The Lovely Hen may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Who This Is For
You've decided chickens are a long-term part of your life, not a passing project, and you want one thorough, well-organized book instead of piecing information together from six different sources.
This is for the keeper who wants the full picture — breed selection through flock health, egg production, and even turning surplus eggs into income.
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Questions Before You Buy
How will I get my book after I buy?
Your PDF is delivered automatically to the email you use at checkout, right after your payment goes through. No shipping, no waiting — just check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case).
How long is it, and is it a quick read?
It's 133 pages across 16 chapters — built to be read in sections as you need them, or cover-to-cover if you want the full picture up front.
What format is it, and can I read it on my phone?
Yes. It's a standard PDF, so it opens on any phone, tablet, or computer, and you're welcome to print it at home as many times as you'd like for your own use.
Do you offer refunds?
Because this is an instant digital download delivered immediately after checkout, all digital guide purchases are final and non-refundable. Please read the full description above before buying. If you run into a technical problem opening or downloading your file, contact us and we'll help make it right.
Want the Quick-Reference Guides Too?
The Handbook is the deep dive. These are the fast, printable companions for the brooder and coop.
Ready to Put the Handbook to Work?
You've read the book — here's where to start your actual flock.
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Everything from your first decision to your first extra income stream, in one book.
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