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Chickens, 2nd Edition

Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1935484915
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Chickens, 2nd Edition written by Sue Weaver and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hobby Farms Chickens: Tending a Small-Scale Flock for Pleasure and Profit is geared toward the hobby farmer looking to begin his or her own flock of chickens on a small farm or even backyard. Author Sue Weaver, who keeps various exotic breeds and countless barnies on her farm, is an expert on all things livestock and an avowed chicken fanatic. This photo-filled guide begins with “Chickens 101” and details the physiology of chickens, members of the Phasianidea family, providing beginning hobby farmers with a basic education in the chicken’s unique physical makeup (from wings and feathers to beaks and digestive tracts), behavior, mating, and its unexpected high intelligence. The author offers advice on choosing the right types of chickens to get started: meat, egg, or dual purpose, or maybe even “just for pets.” The book is an excellent resource for selecting which breed of chicken is best for the hobby farmer, based on the birds’ traits, such as aggression, personality, noise factor, tolerance for heat, confinement, cold, etc. Chickens also provides information on selecting or building a suitable chicken coop for the hobby farmer’s brood, outlining the basic requirements (lighting, ventilation, flooring, waterers, insulation, safety, and so forth). A detailed chapter on feeding chickens offers essential guidance on nutrition, commercial feeds, supplements, and water requirements. For the chicken hobby farmer looking to start with a clutch of baby chicks (from his own hen or an outside source), the author provides excellent info on incubators and hatching as well as all of the accommodations and preparation required for hens in the nest box. A chapter on selling eggs and broilers provides timetables, requirements, and dos and don’ts to get a hobby farmer’s business off on the right foot. All chicken keepers will find the chapter on health of particular value, with expert advice on preventing common problems and dealing various maladies and diseases. Much detailed information about all of the topics in the book is encapsulated in sidebars. A glossary of over 125 terms plus a detailed resource section of chicken and poultry associations, books, and websites complete the volume. Fully indexed.

The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese

Author : Kirsten Lie-Nielsen
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1550926543
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese written by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raise a gaggle of geese, the unsung heroes of the small farm While chickens preen in the spotlight, geese are the historic unsung heroes of small farms and homesteads. Providing weed control, large eggs, and entertainment, and acting as "security" over other animals, geese are the ultimate modern homesteading companion. The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese covers everything you need to know to raise geese, including: Profiles of breeds and how to select the best one for your needs How to "imprint" goslings on a person Feeding, housing, animal health, and cold weather care Using geese for weed control, soil improvement, and as "watch-geese" Cooking with goose eggs and meat Additional coverage includes a look at the rich history of geese on farms in North America and Europe that will enhance any goose keeper's enjoyment of these intelligent and unique birds. This practical guide is a must-have essential for the kitchen table of homesteaders, small farmers, permaculturists, and professional farmers looking to add the power of geese to their land.

Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery

Author : Cheryl B. Greenacre
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118335430
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery written by Cheryl B. Greenacre and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery is a practical resource offering guidance on developing diagnostic and treatment plans for individual companion poultry or small flocks. Organized by body system to aid in developing a differential diagnosis list for common presenting signs, the book provides all the information clinicians need to effectively treat backyard poultry. Written by experts from both the commercial poultry field and the companion avian field, the book provides thorough coverage of both common and less common diseases of backyard chickens, ducks, and other poultry. The book begins with introductory chapters covering general information, an overview of US laws, and basic husbandry concerns, then moves into specific disease chapters organized by system. The book takes an individual medicine perspective throughout, with photographs, radiographs, and histopathological photomicrographs to illustrate principles and diseases. Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery is an invaluable guide to diseases and treatments for any practitioners treating backyard poultry.

Poultry Book

Author : Harry Roberts
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Poultry Book written by Harry Roberts and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens

Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 158017325X
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (81 download)

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Book Synopsis Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens by : Gail Damerow

Download or read book Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice on selecting breeds, caring for chicks, producing eggs, raising broilers, feeding, troubleshooting, and much more.

The Small-Scale Poultry Flock, Revised Edition

Author : Harvey Ussery
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1645021025
Total Pages : 663 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Small-Scale Poultry Flock, Revised Edition written by Harvey Ussery and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive book on how to raise and breed your own poultry flock is now fully updated and expanded “The ultimate book for those who want to know everything there is to know about raising poultry.”—Gene Logsdon, author of Letter to a Young Farmer “There’s no better introductory reference on the joy of home-raising chickens.”—Booklist The first edition of The Small-Scale Poultry Flock helped thousands of small-scale farmers and homesteaders successfully adopt a practical and integrative model for working with chickens and other domestic fowl based on natural systems. In this expanded and thoroughly revised edition, readers will find plenty of all-new material. Author Harvey Ussery introduces readers to his new favorite breed of chicken, Icelandics; describes how he manages his breeding flock using a clan mating system; presents detailed information on the use of trapnests and record-keeping spreadsheets for evaluating breeding hen performance; and provides step-by-step instructions for construction of an ingeniously designed mobile poultry shelter. Readers will also find fully updated information and tips on all aspects of flock management, including: Growing (and sourcing) feed on a small scale Cultivating earthworms and grubs as high-protein poultry feed Brooding (and breeding) at home Implementing manure management Using electric net fencing for ranging flocks Using poultry as insect and weed managers in the garden and orchard Enlisting your chickens as garden tillers and compost-makers Protecting the flock from predators Keeping the flock healthy Working with mother hens Ussery presents a sustainable and ecologically friendly model that can be adapted for use at a variety of scales. His advice and examples throughout the book will prove invaluable for beginner homesteaders, growers looking to incorporate poultry into their farm, or experienced flocksters seeking to close their loop.

How To Raise Chickens

Author : Christine Heinrichs
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 1616731931
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (167 download)

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Download or read book How To Raise Chickens written by Christine Heinrichs and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2007-03-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whichever comes first for you, the chicken or the egg, this book shows you what to do next. In this hands-on, easy-to-use guidebook, longtime chicken breeder and poultry expert Christine Heinrichs tells you everything you need to know to raise chickens in your backyard—from laying out the yard and designing a coop to choosing breeds, caring for chicks, egging, sexing, and butchering. Whether you’re interested in rare breeds or the garden variety; whether you want to show your chickens or serve them, this brightly illustrated, clearly written guide will prove an indispensable resource.

Living with Chickens

Author : Jay Rossier
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493032305
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Living with Chickens written by Jay Rossier and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised and updated bestseller Revised in coordination with the American Poultry Association Covers all the essentials of raising and keeping chickens. More than 75 color photographs and illustrations. People across the country are raising chickens, whether for food or companionship. You can, too, with this indispensable guide. Straightforward advice and dozens of clear, detailed illustrations gives any future chicken farmer the tools he needs to get started, from step-by-step instructions on building the coop to a brief background on chicken biology; from hints on getting high-quality eggs from the hens, to methods for butchering. Full-color photographs of the birds and their landscape round out this comprehensive book. This bestselling book has been completely revised and updated. Jay Rossier was coauthor of A New Lease on Farmland, published by the E. F. Schumacher Society, and wrote occasional book reviews for Northern Woodlands magazine.

Management in Small Poultry Farms

Author : D. P. Mathur
Publisher : Abhinav Publications
ISBN 13 : 8170170923
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Management in Small Poultry Farms written by D. P. Mathur and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 1979 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During The Last Few Years, Small Commercial Poultry Farms Were Concerned Over The Bullish Trend In Feed Prices, Unfavourable Egg Feed-Price Ratio, Choice Of Technology And Lack Of Proper Infrastructural Facilities For Egg Production And Marketing. This Study Highlights Some Of The Important Structural Characteristics Of Small Poultry Farms And Suggests Ways And Means Of Improving Economics Of These As Well As Areas Of Intervention By The Government. Professor V.K. Gupta (B. December 6, 1930), Chairman, Centre For Management In Agriculture (Cma), Indian Institute Of Management, Ahmedabad Is A Post-Graduate From The University Of Lucknow. Subsequently, He Studied At The Institute Of Social Studies. The Hague, And Harvard University Specializing In Agricultural Business. Professor V.K. Gupta Has Written Extensively And Taught Courses On Agri-Input And Output And Cooperative Organisation. He Has Been Consultant To Several World Organizations Like Fao, Rome, International Rice Research Institute, Manila. He Was Coordinator Of Several International Management Development Programmes In Fisheries, Paddy-Rice System, And Dairy. He Has Been A Consultant To Many Organizations In Government, Cooperative And Private Sector Connected With Dairy, Paddy-Rice, Fertilizers, Pesticides, Farm Power, And Rural Electrification For Several Years. As Chairman Of Cma, He Is Responsible For A Faculty Of Fifteen Members Engaged In A Mix Of Activities Such As Teaching, Research And Consultancy, And A Large Number Of Research Staff.

Chick Days

Author : Jenna Woginrich
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603425845
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Chick Days written by Jenna Woginrich and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jenna Woginrich chronicles the life journey of three chickens (Amelia, Honey, and Tilda) from fluffy, newly hatched bundles to grown hens laying eggs of their own. As you watch these chickens grow, you’ll learn everything you need to know about chicken behavior, feeding, housing, and health care. This playfully informative guide will inspire you to confidently raise your own feathered flock.

Fresh Eggs Daily

Author : Lisa Steele
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780985562250
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (622 download)

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Download or read book Fresh Eggs Daily written by Lisa Steele and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many "recipes" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout. The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.

The New Rules of the Roost

Author : Robert Litt
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604698187
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book The New Rules of the Roost written by Robert Litt and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Litts listen daily to concerns and questions posed by customers seeking the best organic methods for keeping backyard chickens safe and healthy. Now they’ve compiled their proven solutions into this often-entertaining book.” —Gail Damerow, author of The Guide to Raising Chickens New from Robert and Hannah Litt—the authors of the bestselling A Chicken in Every Yard—comes a hardworking guide to backyard chicken keeping that goes beyond the basics. The New Rules of the Roost addresses the real problems that crop up when keeping chickens long term. The Litts cover a wide range of topics including organic health remedies and disease prevention, pest management, organic nutrition, the best breeds for specific needs, and the simplest options for daily maintenance and feeding. You'll also learn tips and tricks for introducing new birds into your flock, managing aggressive behavior, caring for mature chickens, and much more.

Murray McMurray Hatchery's Chickens in Five Minutes a Day

Author : Farmers at Murray McMurray Hatchery
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1624140076
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (241 download)

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Download or read book Murray McMurray Hatchery's Chickens in Five Minutes a Day written by Farmers at Murray McMurray Hatchery and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having chickens has never been so easy and fun. This from-zero-to-go guide to raising a flock of chickens in your backyard gives you the easiest route to amazing fresh eggs and tried-and-true short cuts so tending chickens is a snap. McMurray Hatchery has been sending out hardy, healthy and terrific birds for home flocks for nearly 100 years and is one of the biggest and best names in the industry. It ships more than two million chickens and other fowl each year. With this comes knowledge on how to raise fun and productive chickens the easy way, from simple feeding to the best coops to easy watering, hygiene, and pest control. Raising chickens is one of the most fun and rewarding home farm activities you can share with your family. The great flavor of the eggs, as reflected by the bright orange color of the yokes, is unrivalled by those found in supermarkets. Chickens are also great pets, fun to watch and have around. Now - with Murray McMurray Hatchery's Chickens in Five Minutes a Day - it's easier than ever with the smart techniques and approaches prescribed by the Farmers at Murray McMurray Hatchery. Note: This book only covers chickens for eggs, not for meat.

Gardening with Chickens

Author : Lisa Steele
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760350477
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Gardening with Chickens written by Lisa Steele and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2016-11-04 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's no need to choose between chicken keeping and gardening! This book includes a variety of strategies, garden designs, and tips for integrating two popular hobbies.

Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks

Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1612120148
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gail Damerow shows you how to incubate, hatch, and brood baby chickens, ducklings, goslings, turkey poults, and guinea keets. With advice on everything from selecting a breed and choosing the best incubator to feeding and caring for newborn chicks in a brooder, this comprehensive guide also covers issues like embryo development, panting chicks, and a variety of common birth defects. Whether you want to hatch three eggs or one hundred, you’ll find all the information you need to make your poultry-raising operation a success.

City Chicks

Author : Patricia Foreman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780962464850
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (648 download)

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Download or read book City Chicks written by Patricia Foreman and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: City Chicks is a remarkable trend-setting book for poultry lovers and urban agriculturists. It combines hands-on, real-life experience to bring you one of the most complete authorative books on micro-flock management.

The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens

Author : Kathy Shea Mormino
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760352429
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens written by Kathy Shea Mormino and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2017-10 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kathy Shea Mormino, aka The Chicken Chick, shares her wealth of experience as a chicken keeper in a fun and abundantly illustrated format in The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens.