The new rules of the roost
Subtitle: organic care & feeding for the family flock
By: Robert and Hannah Litt
Contributors: Litt, Hannah, author
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9781604698459; 9781604698183
Subjects: Chickens; Organic farming; Poultry farms
Description: Give your chickens a leg up. From backyard chicken specialists Robert and Hannah Litt comes this info-packed manual that goes beyond the basics. Drawing on years of experience, the Litts address how to keep flocks healthy and happy, including organic health remedies and disease prevention, pest management, organic nutrition, and the best breeds for specific needs, they also cover introducing new chickens to an established flock, handling aggressive birds, dealing with mature hens, and more. - back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Birds of a feather: the need for breeds; title: Hen habitats: successful shelters; title: The need to feed: providing nutrition; title: Whole hen health: maintaining a healthy flock; title: Blending your own feed; title: How to make bokashi; title: Sample HOA letter; title: Weights, measures, and conversions.