Publisher's Synopsis
Are you ready to unlock the rewarding world of backyard poultry farming but don't know where to start? Whether you dream of fresh eggs on your breakfast table or tender, home-raised meat, "Raising Poultry for Beginners" by seasoned poultry expert Cindy R. Love is your ultimate guide to making that dream a reality.
With over a decade of hands-on experience as a professional poultry farmer, Cindy brings you step-by-step instructions, insider tips, and proven techniques designed specifically for newcomers. This comprehensive handbook covers everything you need-from selecting the right breeds of chickens, ducks, and turkeys, to building safe and comfortable coops, to mastering feeding, health care, and ethical butchering.Inside, you'll discover how to:
- Choose the perfect poultry breeds tailored to your goals and climate
- Set up your backyard space for optimal comfort and productivity
- Manage feeding, water, and supplements to promote strong growth and egg production
- Identify and prevent common diseases with practical biosecurity measures
- Collect, store, and use eggs like a pro
- Ethically and efficiently process poultry for meat when the time comes
- Track your flock's progress and budget wisely for ongoing success