The perfect beginner’s chicken book:

ByWillow Yoder April 7, 2014September 17, 2015

We’re getting more chickens April 21st!
Araucaunas are a very special and fun breed. Often called “Easter Egg” chickens because of their varied and colorful eggs.

If you don’t have chickens but are considering them, we HIGHLY recommend reading “Chickens In Five Minutes A Day.”
Easy to read and simple enough for children; you can find out all the basics of owning chickens in an hour.

If you are uncertain, on the fence, or just want to know more, this is the book for you. Put out by Murray McMurray Hatchery. Raising chickens for almost a hundred years!

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