Chicken & Egg

Contents

INTRODUCING THE CHICKEN & THE EGG

Chickens: What Are They?

The Science of Egg Formation

Introduction to Egg Quality

Feeding Chickens for Egg Production

BREEDS DEVELOPED FOR EGG-LAYING

Rhode Island Red

KEEPING CHICKENS FOR EGGS

Getting Started

Pitfalls & Potholes

Choosing Your Henhouse

Your Egg-Laying Flock

Laying & Brooding

Picture Credits