The slimmed-down edition of John Seymour’s classic text on providing for yourself is an essential read for any small-scale homesteader. Well written, beautifully produced and engaging to read, it’s a must-buy volume for anyone who wants to do more for themselves with less.
A very quick read, this book is beautifully produced, small enough to keep to hand, and contains pretty much everything you need to know. Better yet, it’s written by a back yard hen keeper, who has only two hens of her own, so she’s coming from the same place as yourself.
This book delivers exactly what it says on the cover starting out with an extensive and balanced list of the pros and cons of keeping your own home flock. Right from the off it’s a realistic, if slim volume that’s not afraid to admit that chickens in the garden might not be right for you. If they are, though, then this is the only book you need.
