The New Rules of the Roost : Organic care & feeding for the Family Flock

The new rules of the roost : organic care & feeding for the family flock / Robert and Hannah Litt.

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.

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.

ISBN:  978160498459

2018 Hardcover.

Pages: 207; illustrations (chiefly colour), 24cm.