Everything likes to eat chicken. And modern chickens are terrible at fighting back. The typical chicken in the West can hardly survive without commercial chicken feed, a predator-proof enclosure, and lots of human protection and care.

Yet the truth about chickens will shock you - because it wasn't always this way! Until the early 1900s, most chickens in the U.S. thrived free-range and on whatever meager rations farmers could spare.

They were alert, speedy, aggressive, and predator-resistant, often even thwarting attacks on other animals. This is the way chickens lived for most of recorded human history. How did chickens lose these amazing survival instincts?

Are they gone forever? Not at all! In this book you’ll learn the remarkable potential chickens have to survive like their wild jungle ancestors.

If you think you need a ton of care to keep chickens alive, think again. You don’t need better predator protection. You need better chickens.

Survival Chickens shows you how to find and keep a flock that will survive anything from hawks to raccoons to the fall of Western Civilization.

In a world where self-sufficiency and sustainability are increasingly pivotal, chickens have emerged as the unsung heroes of survival. Imagine hens roaming freely around your backyard, foraging, and contributing to an independent lifestyle. With each cluck and strut, they symbolize the resilience and resourcefulness you aspire to achieve.

This book guides you in transforming your humble homestead into a thriving ecosystem powered by the simple, yet profound, presence of free-range chickens. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or an urban homesteader, this is your guide to unlocking a wealth of knowledge for sustainable living.

Discover essential strategies for raising chickens that enhance your homestead's self-sufficiency. Learn practical tips for fostering resilience and sustainability with your flock. Understand the vital roles chickens play in eco-friendly self-supporting environments.

Dive deep into the world of free-range survival chickens where simplicity meets sustainability. Whether you're aiming for self-reliance or a more ecological approach \ to agriculture, this book serves as your comprehensive guide. With each chapter, you'll explore tried-and-true methods that empower your vision of \ modern homesteading.

Readers will find insights on selecting the right breeds, designing predator-proof environments, and optimizing chicken health \ through natural practices. The challenges of rural and urban settings are addressed with equal earnestness. From backyard coops to expansive \ pastures, gain the knowledge needed to cultivate secure, productive poultry systems united by a commitment to eco-friendly principles.

Meticulously researched and teeming with expert advice this book emphasizes resourcefulness Encounter innovative feeding strategies that lower costs \\ \nwhile maximizing nutrition Explore how integrating chickens into a diverse system benefits your garden through pest control and natural fertilization \\ \nprocesses Skillful management of flock dynamics and breeding strategies ensures not only the survival but the flourishing of your feathered flock In \\ \npartnership with nature you'll experience the joy of yielding fresh homegrown produce that stems from your thoughtful care.