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The New Rules of the Roost

Organic Care and Feeding for the Family Flock

by Robert Litt
Hannah Litt
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“The Litts offer the best organic methods for keeping backyard chickens safe and healthy.” —Gail Damerow, author of The Guide to Raising Chickens
The New Rules of the Roost goes beyond the basics and addresses the real problems that crop up over time with backyard chickens. This hardworking guide covers 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.

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  • Release date

    July 10, 2018

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      • ISBN: 9781604698664
      • File size: 22120 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781604698664
      • File size: 22120 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from April 15, 2018

      Whether companion or sequel to Urban Farm Store proprietors Hannah and Robert Litt's previous, well-regarded manual, A Chicken in Every Yard, this more advanced book will be an essential addition for chicken keepers of any feather. Readers familiar with the Urban Farm Store won't be surprised to find a wealth of advice packed so nicely into one volume. The Litts offer an intelligent, practical approach to helping these birds flourish in harmony with the environment and answer every question with a compassionate dose of thoughtful expertise. Any chicken farmer, not only those ready to embrace the authors' ideal of organic, free-range husbandry, will benefit from this clever reference. Four major sections cover breeding, habitat, feeding, and hen health, with additional features including a sample homeowners association letter and directions for making bokashi compost. Overall fun stuff, although descriptions of maladies such as Aspergillosis, fowl cholera, Marek's disease, and parasitic conditions, while vitally important, are not for the faint of heart. VERDICT Perfect for enterprising chickenistas just starting out and for those with established flocks as well.--Dan McClure, Clatsop Community Coll. Lib., Astoria, OR

      Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • Kindle Book
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  • English

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