This book is an elementary guide to poultry-keeping that was prepared under the direction of the American Poultry Association. It includes twenty lessons that cover all aspects of raising and caring for chickens, from choosing the right breed to feeding and housing the birds. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in starting their own chicken flock. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.