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Organic Poultry - by Katie Thear

This unique book provides an excellent coverage of what is involved in managing organic poultry, including laying and table chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowl.

It includes research findings on the best way to cater for the innate needs of poultry and aims to clarify a situation where there is considerable confusion about organic standards.

A 'must' for those keeping poultry organically or considering converting to organic poultry

List of Contents

• Preface
• What is organic?
• Land conversion
• Pasture
• Housing
• Feeding
• Layers
• Table chickens
• Ducks
• Geese
• Turkeys
• Guinea fowl
• Health
• Flock replacement
• The organic enterprise
• References
• Index

Reviews

I wish I'd had this book when I started keeping poultry organically. It would have saved me a lot of time and effort. It covers chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowl, and tells you exactly what you need to know in each case - housing, feeding, problems, etc. Of particular interest is the inclusion of the latest research findings about keeping free-range and organic poultry. If you're confused about what 'organic' means, and about the varying organic standards, this is the book for you. It's clearly written and easy to read (like all Katie Thear's books) and is well illustrated in colour and black and white.
Bill Foster, Cambridge

More from Organic Poultry by Katie Thear

• Organic Poultry - Chapter List, Information & Review
• Organic Poultry - What is Organic? Organic Standards
• Organic Poultry - Registered Certification Bodies for Organic Standards
• Orgainc Poultry - Other Standards
• Orgainc Poultry - Which Organic Standards to Follow?

© 2005 Katie Thear