The Henkeeping Specialist. David Squire

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      First published in 2011 by New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd

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      ISBN 978-184773-748-9

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      Contents

       Author’s foreword

       GETTING STARTED

       The world of poultry

       Getting to know chickens

       Keeping chickens

       RANGE OF CHICKENS

       Choosing the breed

       Breeds of chicken

       Range of bantam breeds