chickens in my yard (Some)

For fresh eggs every day

Do you have a little space in your backyard or garden and dream of having fresh eggs every day? Whether you live in the city or the suburbs, this dream isn't so far-fetched. At a time when we are increasingly concerned about the environment and want to prioritize healthy, locally sourced food, setting up a chicken coop in an urban setting is definitely part of the urban realities of today and tomorrow.

Thanks to the author's experience with laying hens and her extensive research on the subject, those unsure where to begin will find in this practical guide all the information and know-how needed to live harmoniously with chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus). In addition to familiarizing you with their anatomy and behavior, this owner's manual will teach you, among other things, how to:

• respect animal welfare;
• plan your project;
• choose healthy laying hens;
• build or buy a suitable chicken coop for 3 to 5 hens;
• taking care of your chickens in winter;
• respect their nutritional needs;
• reduce the risk of disease through prevention and biosecurity;
• to understand the formation of an egg and the principles of egg laying.

You will also learn how to approach elected officials and representatives in your municipality to collaborate on the implementation of urban chicken coop projects, community projects, or therapeutic projects with seniors. This manual provides you with all the tools and best practical advice to successfully complete your project. Since chickens are possibly among the best representatives of the "eat local" movement, " Chickens in My Backyard" is an invitation to integrate them into the broader landscape of urban agriculture and permaculture principles.

Without a solid structure—like the ones you'll find in this book—few communities will survive for long. Whether you put this knowledge to use or not, know that creating and living in a community is worth every bit of effort. […] This way of life is for political activists who want to live their solutions. To survive as a species, we must come together: we must surrender to the exhilarating life that community brings.

- Guillaume Tremblay, Mayor of Mascouche

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Author: Louise Arbour
Edition: ecosociety
Publication date: May 2020
Pages: 288
ISBN: 9782897194475
Language: French