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Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition : A Complete Guide to Maximizing Flock Health and Dealing with Disease by Gail Damerow (2015, Trade Paperback)
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This comprehensive guide is a must-have for any poultry enthusiast. Written by Gail Damerow, The Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition covers everything from maximizing flock health to dealing with disease. With 489 pages of invaluable information, this trade paperback book is the perfect addition to any library. The book, published by Storey Publishing, LLC in 2015, is written in English and includes illustrations by Yes. It covers topics such as Agriculture/Animal Husbandry, Agriculture/Sustainable Agriculture, and Veterinary Medicine/Food Animal. With a length of 9.2 inches, a height of 1 inch, and a width of 6.9 inches, this book weighs 39.1 ounces and is perfect for anyone interested in technology and engineering, medical, and sustainable agriculture.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherStorey Publishing
ISBN-10161212013X
ISBN-139781612120133
eBay Product ID (ePID)21038405936
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleChicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition : A Complete Guide to Maximizing Flock Health and Dealing with Disease
Number of Pages496 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicAgriculture / Animal Husbandry, Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Medical
AuthorGail Damerow
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight40.1 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-035875
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Twenty years ago, I got my first hen and turned to The Chicken Health Handbook for answers. Today, Damerow's work continues to provide sound counsel. This new edition -- based in solid science, detailed and comprehensive -- is an accessible and practical guide for anyone who has chickens." -- Terry Golson, founder, HenCam.com "A wonderful reference book filled with practical advice that any new or experienced flock owner will find beneficial." -- Dr. Susan Watkins, Professor of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas "A must-have book for all chicken lovers." -- Jeff Smith, Cackle Hatchery "An outstanding book that needs to be in every poultry raiser's library. Accurate, valuable information that can be read with ease." -- Glenn Drowns, author of Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry "When it comes to questions on chicken health, this is the book I turn to for quick reference. We have one on every desk at Stromberg's and recommend it to everyone from beginners to longtime fanciers. The extensive pictures, illustrations, and explanations in the new edition should make it required reading for anyone interested in keeping a strong flock." -- Eric Stromberg, Stromberg's Chicks and Game Birds Unlimited "Widely regarded as the Patron Saint of Poultry since her 1994 edition became the chicken keeper's bible, Gail Damerow has kept her finger on the pulse of chicken management innovations, advances, and trends, bringing us this completely recalibrated, modernized Chicken Health Handbook. More than a guide to chicken health, this book is a call to deliberate thought and informed decision-making, concisely providing the tools necessary in chapters that read like a novel. "Packed with pragmatic information that embraces a holistic model of wellness, this book offers trouble-shooting tools and a panoply of real-world solutions based in solid science. It should be standard issue with every chick purchased." -- Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick®, "Twenty years ago, I got my first hen and turned to The Chicken Health Handbook for answers. Today, Damerow's work continues to provide sound counsel. This new edition -- based in solid science, detailed and comprehensive -- is an accessible and practical guide for anyone who has chickens." -- Terry Golson, founder, HenCam.com "A wonderful reference book filled with practical advice that any new or experienced flock owner will find beneficial." -- Dr. Susan Watkins, Professor of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas "A must-have book for all chicken lovers." -- Jeff Smith, Cackle Hatchery "An outstanding book that needs to be in every poultry raiser's library. Accurate, valuable information that can be read with ease." -- Glenn Drowns, author of Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry "When it comes to questions on chicken health, this is the book I turn to for quick reference. We have one on every desk at Stromberg's and recommend it to everyone from beginners to longtime fanciers. The extensive pictures, illustrations, and explanations in the new edition should make it required reading for anyone interested in keeping a strong flock." -- Eric Stromberg, Stromberg's Chicks and Game Birds Unlimited "Widely regarded as the Patron Saint of Poultry since her 1994 edition became the chicken keeper's bible, Gail Damerow has kept her finger on the pulse of chicken management innovations, advances, and trends, bringing us this completely recalibrated, modernized Chicken Health Handbook. More than a guide to chicken health, this book is a call to deliberate thought and informed decision-making, concisely providing the tools necessary in chapters that read like a novel. "Packed with pragmatic information that embraces a holistic model of wellness, this book offers trouble-shooting tools and a panoply of real-world solutions based in solid science. It should be standard issue with every chick purchased." -- Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick®
Dewey Decimal636.50896
Table Of ContentAcknowledgments Preface Chapter 1: Keeping Chickens Healthy Chapter 2: Good Nutrition Means Healthy Chickens Chapter 3: The Inner Chicken Chapter 4: Mysteries of Metabolism Chapter 5: What's Bugging Your Birds Chapter 6: When Chickens Get Wormy Chapter 7: Diseases Caused by Protozoa Chapter 8: Conditions Caused by Bacteria Chapter 9: The Fungus Among Us Chapter 10: Diseases Caused by Viruses Chapter 11: Management Issues Chapter 12: Diagnostic Guides Chapter 13: What's Going on Inside Chapter 14: Treatments and Therapies Chapter 15: Your Chickens and Your Health Quick Guide to Diseases and Disorders Glossary Index
Edition DescriptionNew Edition,Handbook (Leader's)
SynopsisA completely revised and updated second edition of the best-selling classic reference by America's leading chicken authority., The best-selling classic reference by America's leading chicken authority. This one-of-a-kind reference book covers the health problems that plague chickens of all breeds and ages. Practical charts identify common symptoms and causes of infection, while an alphabetic listing of diseases provides advice on treatment. You'll find helpful descriptions of troublesome ailments of all types, from poor egg production to crooked toe syndrome. Practical remedies and gentle preventative care measures will help your beloved flock stay happy, healthy, and safe. This essential guide to keeping your chickens healthy and productive includes the latest information on: Practicing preventive healthcare Using natural approaches to enhance the immune system Treating and avoiding news-making diseases Raising healthy chickens in an urban environment, Healthy chickens are happy chickens. This one-of-a-kind reference book covers the health problems that plague chickens of all breeds and ages. Practical charts identify common symptoms and causes of infection, while an alphabetic listing of diseases provides advice on treatment. You'll find helpful descriptions of troublesome ailments of all types, from poor egg production to crooked toe syndrome. Practical remedies and gentle preventative care measures will help your beloved flock stay happy, healthy, and safe.
LC Classification NumberSF995.D33 2015
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- Apr 15, 2017
One of the Best Books on Chickens I Have Ever Read
Couldn't find a better book on CHICKENS! Easy to read. Great to share with young folks and adult friends. My work mates get lots of information on chickens now at the coffee break. Lots of wonderful tips. All levels of learning. You will find helpful and interesting information. I never knew there was so much to these little birds! I have lived around chickens for 20 plus years. They are more meaningful to me now. Even little buddies!!! Thank you for writing such a wonderful book. My hens are happier too! Lots of great tips on care and foods and so much more.. Paperback and well made sturdy pages and cover. KTVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 26, 2025
A good reference book
I bought this book for the help on diseases and problems with my birds. The book is easy to read and understand. The author has many good ideas to keep the flock healthy along with how to help them when an issue arises.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 12, 2020
Great book
It has everything in an easy to read and reference formatVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 24, 2020
The Chicken Health Handbook 2nd edition, a must for chicken people!
This book is great it has a lot of extreme info on chicken diseases and health questions and answers, in my opinion, it is a must for chicken people.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 26, 2018
The chicken health handbook by Gail Damerow
Every person that has backyard chickens should read this book to know anything about them. Otherwise there’s a lot of baloney anecdotal information floating around as usual with these types of things.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 30, 2019
Great book for chicken owners !
Great book, FULL of very good info for folks wanting to help keep their birds healthy.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 24, 2018
This is a great turn to book .
Just started raising chickens & this is the go to book .Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 15, 2022
Great.
Very informative and thorough.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
