Whether youre running a farm or interested in keeping a few backyard birds, Storeys Guide to Raising Poultry covers everything you need to know to successfully raise your own chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, and more. Stressing humane practices throughout, Glenn Drowns provides expert advice on breed selection, housing, feeding, behavior, breeding, health care, and processing your own meat and eggs. With tips on raising specialty species like doves, ostriches, and peafowl, youll be inspired to experiment with new breeds and add diversity to your poultry operation.
- | Author: Glenn Drowns
- | Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
- | Publication Date: May 22, 2012
- | Number of Pages: 464 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1612120008
- | ISBN-13: 9781612120003