Chickens in my yard

The Complete Guide to Knowing the ABCs of Keeping Chickens in an Urban EnvironmentDo you have a little space in your yard and would like to have fresh eggs every day? This dream is possible with a few hens, and there's no need for a crowing rooster! At a time when we're more concerned about the environment and want to prioritize local food, installing a chicken coop in an urban environment is firmly in line with the urban realities of tomorrow. Already, more and more municipalities are showing support for this practice. Louise Arbour generously shares her years of experience with laying hens and all of her research on the subject. Those who aren't sure where to start will find in this practical guide all the information and know-how necessary to live well with chickens in a northern climate. A first in North America! In addition to familiarizing yourself with the anatomy and behavior of the hen (Gallus gallus domesticus), you will learn in this guide how to: respect animal welfare; plan your project; choose healthy laying hens; build or buy a suitable henhouse; take care of your hens in winter; feed well and respect the nutritional needs of your laying hens; reduce the risk of disease through prevention and biosecurity; understand the formation of an egg and the principles of laying. You will also learn how to approach elected officials and representatives of your municipality to collaborate on the implementation of urban henhouse projects, community projects or therapeutic projects with elderly people in residences. Richly illustrated, this manual offers you all the tools and the best practical advice to be able to carry out your project according to the rules of the art, in both urban and rural areas. This guide calls for hens to now be part of the great mosaic of urban agriculture and the principles of