Now one for the smallholder or self sufficiency enthusiast.
Best Chicken Breeds: 12 Types of Hens that Lay Lots of eggs, Make Good Pets, and Fit In Small Yards.
By R. J. Ruppenthal
Available in Kindle format.
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Chicken-Breeds-36-page-ebook/dp/B008JI3M6O/ref=cm_cr-mr-img
I have kept chickens for a number of years and fully appreciate their different characteristics and what intelligent creatures they are.
My over-riding thought on having read it is that, although described as a booklet it is crammed full of educational and interesting advice which I enjoyed reading and I would imagine a new chicken keeper would find invaluable.
The information on the characteristics and breeds is very good, and worth bearing in mind, particularly if you live in a built up area. Although I did realise there were many different breeds of chicken, I have to admit, that I just picked my hens by colour [Yep! Sorry it’s true] and I don’t suppose I’m the first person to do that!