Sam Norton

Backyard Chickens Sam Norton

Why Raise Chickens in Backyard?




Chickens were domesticated during the Indus Valley civilization. The Indus Valley civilization was a bronze-age civilization that was located in the western region of South Asia that we now know as northwest India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. From this area, the domesticated chicken then spread into Africa and Europe. There is some controversy regarding when domesticated chickens actually arrived in the Americas. There is evidence that suggests that they may have been brought through the Polynesian Islands to Chile around 1350 AD, yet other evidences suggest that they were brought by the Spanish Conquistadors.

These first domesticated chickens are descended from more than one wild species but a significant mutation is from the red jungle fowl.




During the early timeline, chickens were kept primarily for their meat; the eggs were just a by-product to be consumed. Nowadays, chickens are the most domesticated animals in the world. There are in excess of 24 billion of them worldwide being reared domestically. Most modern day breeds come from England, America and the Mediterranean.


What will you discover in this book?


Tips and trick on how to choose the correct breedHow to raise chickens without landTaking care for your chicken flockBest egg laying chicken breedPlanning and buying your chickensProviding food and waterChicken health issuesLaying hen managementWhich are the common chicken problems and also diseasesThe pecking orderChick nurseryHow to lay an egg, egg laying behavior explained and gathering your eggsCommon Care ProceduresAnd much more! Ready to get started? Click "Buy Now"!!