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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens

An 8-Step Plan to Select the Best Breeds, Build a Coop, and Feed Your Flock to Harvest Fresh Organic Eggs on a Budget

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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens

By: Justin Time Publishing
Narrated by: Josh Adams
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Your sustainable lifestyle awaits! Unlock the joy of raising backyard chickens for fresh, organic eggs—no farming experience required!

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens takes you step by step from novice to expert, covering everything from choosing the best chicken breeds to building a secure coop and ensuring a healthy, happy flock.

Inside, you'll discover:

• The top chicken breeds for small spaces

• Coop-building essentials and predator-proofing tips

• Feeding, health care, and disease prevention strategies

• Time-saving and budget-friendly solutions for busy beginners

• Legal considerations and expert-approved best practices

Plus, you will receive our BONUS Chicken Coop Plans and Comprehensive Chicken Breed Comparison Guide.

No large yard? No problem! With space-saving tips and simple routines, anyone can enjoy the benefits of fresh eggs and sustainable living. Start your backyard chicken adventure today!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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I’ve been dreaming about raising chickens for a while but had no clue where to start. This audiobook laid everything out step by step in a way that didn’t feel overwhelming. I listened during my commute and actually looked forward to it each day. It answered questions I didn’t even know I had and made the whole idea feel doable, even on a budget. If you’re curious about backyard chickens, this is a great place to start.

Fresh Eggs? Yes, Please!

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Raising backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience, but it doesn't come without its challenges. This useful guide provides details easily overlooked, such as the nutrition requirements for your chickens, as well as the basics you need to know to set yourself up and be able to raise them in the first place. You owe it to your chickens to listen to this guide.

Love your self-raised chickens

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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens is a super helpful and easy-to-follow audiobook for anyone interested in starting a small flock at home. It covers everything you need to know—from choosing the right chicken breeds to building a safe coop and keeping your chickens healthy. You don’t need any farming experience, and the tips are practical for people with small yards or limited time.

What I liked most is how clear and encouraging the advice is. The audiobook breaks everything down step by step and even includes bonus materials like coop plans and breed comparisons. Whether you want fresh eggs, a fun hobby, or a more sustainable lifestyle, this guide makes it simple and enjoyable to get started.

Perfect for First-Time Backyard Chicken Owners

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This is the perfect beginner’s guide for anyone curious about starting their own flock. My brother and his family just got two chickens, so we listened together! This audiobook breaks everything down - from choosing breed to coop setup and daily care - without being overwhelming. I appreciated the practical tips on feeding, budgeting, and avoiding common mistakes. It made the whole process feel approachable and fun. Highly recommend for first-timers like us!

Fun!!!

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This audiobook is a strong foundation for newcomers seeking confidence and success in raising backyard chickens, while experienced poultry keepers may find the content too basic. The audiobook strikes a good balance between practicality and encouragement, making it accessible to true beginners. Its thorough explanation of chicken breeds is one of its standout features, helping listeners make informed choices based on climate, temperament, and egg-laying frequency. The section on coop design and sanitation is particularly helpful, offering detailed yet digestible advice on maintaining a healthy environment for your flock. Feeding and health care practices are also covered with clarity, providing tips to prevent common diseases and improve productivity. Adams’ narration is steady and engaging, making technical information easy to absorb. This audiobook serves as a clear and informative introduction for anyone considering poultry farming on a small scale.

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard

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Raising backyard chickens is becoming increasingly popular, and this audiobook guide is a tremendous source of information. It describes an 8-step plan that is a big help in ensuring success, and the audiobook comes with a PDF of the book for reference. The audiobook covers an awful lot from learning chicken-rearing lingo, developing a plan, budgeting, construction, and also how to check any local regulations before you start. There are also some great tips on cost savings. The author discusses potential problems and suggests solutions, such as noise control and the welfare of the chickens. The author also does a great job of explaining that there is a bit of work initially, but once set up and running, a backyard chicken project has a load of benefits with very little maintenance. This is a great guide for those wanting to start any size backyard chicken farm and I highly recommend it for its insight and attention to detail. Having fresh free-range eggs every day is a massive bonus!

This is a great guide for beginners

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This audiobook made starting my backyard chicken journey feel totally manageable. The 8 step plan is super clear and walks you through everything from picking the right breeds to building a coop and feeding your flock without breaking the bank. I appreciated the practical tips and budget friendly advice throughout. It’s friendly, informative, and gave me the confidence to get started. If you’re curious about raising chickens for fresh eggs and a more sustainable lifestyle, this is a great first listen.

Simple, Fun, and Perfect

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I grew up in a small town in TX where the sound of chickens and roosters were there to greet me every morning in a neighborhood nearby. We never kept them ourselves, but I always had the dream of having land and animals in the backyard.

Well this guide from Justin Time Publishing came just in time ;) … it breaks it all down in a logical, manageable way (thank goodness). It’s got great tips for beginners and those with limited funds. It’s all done in a friendly, encouraging tone (which I like a lot), and covers ALL key topics. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, equipped, and ready to build a coop!

Perfect guide to fresh eggs and the chicken life.

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I’ve always wanted to raise chickens but felt intimidated by the idea. I don’t have a lot of space, and I had no experience, so I wasn’t sure if it was even possible. This book changed that for me!

The guide is so easy to follow and full of useful tips. I love how it breaks down the process, from picking the right chicken breeds for small spaces to building the coop and keeping everything secure. The extra bonus plans for the chicken coop and breed comparison were also a huge help.

I’m feeling confident about getting started, and the best part is knowing I’ll have fresh, organic eggs right from my own backyard. This book made the whole idea feel accessible and fun. Perfect for anyone new to raising chickens or just looking to make the process easier.

Perfect for my Backyard Chicken Journey!

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This guide is everything a beginner could hope for when starting their backyard chicken journey. The author lays out the entire process step by step from choosing the right breeds to building a coop and raising and keeping your chickens happy and healthy. It’s practical, budget friendly, and written in a way that makes the whole idea feel totally doable, even if you’ve never farmed a day in your life. I especially appreciated the tips on feeding and care, so you don't have to guess. If you're dreaming of fresh eggs and a little backyard homestead joy, this book is a perfect place to start.

Straightforward, and even Fun Read

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