{"product_id":"9781603582902","title":"The Small-Scale Poultry Flock: An all-natural approach to raising chickens and other fowl for home and market Growers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most comprehensive guide to date on raising all-natural poultry for the small-scale farmer, homesteader, and professional grower. \u003ci\u003eThe Small-Scale Poultry Flock\u003c\/i\u003e offers a practical and integrative model for working with chickens and other domestic fowl, based entirely on natural systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will find information on growing (and sourcing) feed on a small scale, brooding (and breeding) at home, and using poultry as insect and weed managers in the garden and orchard. Ussery's model presents an entirely sustainable system that can be adapted and utilized in a variety of scales, and will prove invaluable for beginner homesteaders, growers looking to incorporate poultry into their farm, or poultry farmers seeking to close their loop. Ussery offers extensive information on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe definition of an integrated poultry flock (imitation of natural systems, integrating patterns, and closing the circle)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEverything you need to know about your basic chicken (including distinctive points about anatomy and behavior that are critical to management)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003eExtended information on poultry health and holistic health care, with a focus on prevention \u003cli\u003ePlanning your flock (flock size, choosing breeds, fowl useful for egg vs. meat production, sourcing stock)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to breed and brood the flock (including breeding for genetic conservation), including the most complete guide to working with broody hens available anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaking and mixing your own feed (with tips on equipment, storage, basic ingredients, technique, grinding and mixing)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding more of the flock's feed from sources grown or self-foraged on the homestead or farm, including production of live protein feeds using earthworms and soldier grubs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing poultry to increase soil fertility, control crop damaging insects, and to make compost-including systems for pasturing and for tillage of cover crops and weeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecipes for great egg and poultry dishes (including Ussery's famous chicken stock!)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd one of the best step-by-step poultry butchering guides available, complete with extensive illustrative photos.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo other book on raising poultry takes an entirely whole-systems approach, or discusses producing homegrown feed and breeding in such detail. This is a truly invaluable guide that will lead farmers and homesteaders into a new world of self-reliance and enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chelsea Green Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47041574076656,"sku":"9781603582902","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781603582902_p0.jpg?v=1763825819","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781603582902","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}