{"product_id":"9781645021018-the-small-scale-poultry-flock-revised-edition","title":"The Small-Scale Poultry Flock, Revised Edition","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn All-Natural Approach to Raising and Breeding Chickens and Other Fowl for Home and Market Growers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Small-Scale Poultry Flock\u003c\/em\u003e helped thousands of small-scale farmers and smallholders adopt a practical model for working with chickens and other domestic fowl based on natural systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find fully updated information and tips on all aspects of flock management, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrowing (and sourcing) feed on a small scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecultivating earthworms and grubs as high-protein poultry feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrooding (and breeding) at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimplementing manure management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing electric net fencing for ranging flocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing poultry as insect and weed managers in the garden and orchard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenlisting your chickens as garden tillers and compost-makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprotecting the flock from predators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekeeping the flock healthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking with mother hens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Small-Scale Poultry Flock, Revised Edition \u003c\/em\u003eUssery presents a sustainable and ecologically friendly model that can be adapted to a variety of scales. His advice and examples throughout the book will prove invaluable for beginner farmers, growers looking to incorporate poultry into their programme and experienced farmers looking to create a truly sustainable system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56893624582518,"sku":"9781645021018","price":38.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_33661971.jpg?v=1765861970","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781645021018-the-small-scale-poultry-flock-revised-edition","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}