The Lovely Hen
The Complete Backyard Chicken Starter Guide
The Complete Backyard Chicken Starter Guide
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Everything you need to raise happy, healthy hens — from your very first flock decision to your first fresh egg.
Written by The Lovely Hen from years of hands-on backyard farming, this 27-page digital guide walks you through choosing the right breed, setting up your brooder, surviving the first 8 weeks, building or buying a coop, feeding your flock at every age, and keeping your hens safe and laying for years to come.
- Breed comparison chart for 10 popular backyard breeds
- Week-by-week brooder temperature schedule
- Coop building & predator-proofing checklist
- Feeding guide for every life stage
- Seasonal care tips for winter, summer, and molting
- Printable quick-reference checklists
Instant digital download (PDF) — delivered right after purchase. Nothing ships; open it on your phone, tablet, or print it out.
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