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Anyone planning to acquire a small flock of chickens or wanting to delve deeper into the needs, behavior, and sensory abilities of chickens will find comprehensive information in this book. Practically tested and always with animal welfare in mind, it covers topics such as coop construction and outdoor management, mobile chicken keeping, breed selection, health maintenance, and breeding. The book also addresses the topic of slaughtering. Last but not least, reflections on the human-animal relationship and brief explanations of the issues surrounding industrial chicken farming make this guide something special. The right choice: How to find the suitable chickens. Well taken care of: Understanding and keeping chickens in a species-appropriate manner. Chicken offspring: Natural rearing by the hen.