Humane and Healthy Poultry Production: A Manual for Organic Growers
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- Synopsis
- Organic poultry production systems can be sophisticated, technically advanced commercial operations or simple, small-farm add-ons integrated into a more complex agroecosystem. No matter the size or scale, the basic tenets of traditional organic agriculture apply. This NOFA guide includes information on:Organic poultry basicsEstablishing the facilities (housing and equipment, choosing and using litter, outdoor access, brooding, grazing and pasturing)Purchasing and brooding chicksOrganic feed and supplementsPoultry health care in the organic systemManagement challenges (production and culling, spotted shells, yolk color)Slaughter and ProcessingMarketingProduction expectations and economic viability
- Copyright:
- 2011
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 128 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781603583589
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781603583572
- Publisher:
- Rizzoli
- Date of Addition:
- 04/01/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Northeast Organic Farming Association Interstate Council
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Technology
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.