Households everywhere -- whether rural, suburban, or urban -- keep chickens, and the numbers continue to rise. This fully redesigned edition of the best-selling classic includes full-color photos and illustrations plus a larger trim size to ensure the next generation of farmers finds it just as appealing as ever. Likewise, updated information and expanded sections mean that tomorrow's farmers will also find this edition a valuable resource. In particular, new in-depth sections highlight FDA requirements and medication guidelines, natural health care, and recent scientific insights into chicken behavior and communication.