Bibliograph

The new rules of the roost, Organic care & feeding for the family flock, Robert and Hannah Litt

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The new rules of the roost, Organic care & feeding for the family flock, Robert and Hannah Litt

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-197) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The new rules of the roost

Oclc number

1021066585

Responsibility statement

Robert and Hannah Litt

Sub title

Organic care & feeding for the family flock

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Birds of a feather : The need for breeds -- Hen habits : Successful shelters -- The need to feed : Providing nutrition -- Whole hen health : Maintaining a healthy flock -- Blending your own feed -- How to make bokashi -- Sample hoa letter -- Weights, measures, and conversions -- Additional resources -- Acknowledgments -- Photography and illustration credits -- Index

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