www.SelfSufficientLife.com is a great all around resource for information related to surviving "off the grid." Of course, the information includes a couple great e-books related to raising chickens! Why else would we feature the site? But, they take it well beyond chickens to include information on gardening, raising bees, and even teaching your kids. Their guide to raising poultry is only $11, so it's a cheap, but useful, investment if you are considering taking the next step and building that coop! Personally, I try to read as much as possible before embarking on an adventure. If you're like I am, this may be a good quick read to add to your e-book shelf.

Self Sufficient Life offers well a ton of online and downloadable information, including: