Chickens have long been a symbol of a good life in the country and the idea of raising poultry is as popular as ever in todays busy world; whether for fun or for profit. Vermonter Jay Rossier gives any future chicken farmer the tools he needs to get started, from step by step instructions on building the coop to a brief background on chicken biology (gizzard talk); from hints on getting high quality eggs from the hens, to methods for butchering. Personal anecdotes, interesting facts and lush images of the birds and their landscape round out this comprehensive book. 256 pages with color photographs. By Jay Rossier CLEARANCE - ALL SALES FINAL