Chickens make great pets – low maintenance and easy-going, they will even thrive in small urban gardens and backyards. This guide to chicken keeping shows just how simple it is to enjoy the pleasure of raising poultry. This guide is ideal for beginners, and has over 120 colour photographs. It breaks down all the preparation to ensure the transition for your hens is as easy as possible, and gives you hints and tips on all aspects of feeding, cleaning, healthcare and handling your chickens. There is also a small section on breeding chickens.