Whether you're running a farm or interested in keeping a few backyard birds, Storey's 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, you'll be inspired to experiment with new breeds and add diversity to your poultry operation.
| ISBN: | 9781612120003 |
| Publication date: | 22nd May 2012 |
| Author: | Glenn Drowns |
| Publisher: | Storey Publishing an imprint of Little, Brown |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 454 pages |
| Genres: |
Animal husbandry Agriculture, agribusiness and food production industries Veterinary medicine: large animals |