The Complete Backyard Flock Handbook

The full, all-in-one flock book — 16 chapters covering everything from your first decision to keep chickens through years of confident, experienced flock ownership.

Written by The Lovely Hen from years of hands-on backyard farming, this 133-page digital handbook goes deeper than any single guide in our library: real cost breakdowns, zoning and chicken-law research, a full breed directory with breed photos and comb-type diagrams, week-by-week brooding, coop and predator-proofing design, nutrition, preventive health and illness troubleshooting, seasonal care, broody hens and natural hatching, flock behavior, egg production (plus how to turn extra eggs into income), chicken-friendly gardening, and how to build your ongoing chicken-keeping community.

• 16 in-depth chapters, 133 pages — the most comprehensive Lovely Hen guide
• 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

Instant digital download (PDF) — delivered right after purchase. Nothing ships; open it on your phone, tablet, or print it out.