Eggs & Chickens

Eggs & Chickens by John Vivian is a concise, practical guide for anyone interested in raising their own flock of laying hens. Perfect for beginners or small-scale homesteaders, this book explains how to keep chickens healthy, productive, and well-fed in minimal space using home-grown feed and simple housing solutions.

The author covers key topics including choosing chicken breeds, brooding chicks, providing early care, outfitting the henhouse, setting up feeders, and producing your own feed. The focus is on efficiency and self-reliance, making it a valuable resource for those who want to produce fresh eggs while keeping costs low and operations manageable.

With just 32 pages, this softback book delivers straightforward, experience-based advice that’s easy to read and quick to implement. Whether you’re starting your first coop or refining your current setup, Eggs & Chickens offers the essential knowledge needed to raise happy, productive hens. For more farming and homesteading resources, visit our Home Gardening Books collection.

• Author: John Vivian
• Focus: Small-scale egg production and chicken care
• Topics Covered: Breeds, brooding, early care, housing, feeders, home-grown feed
• Format: Softback
• Pages: 32
• Publisher: Storey Publishing
• Publication Year: 1978