{"product_id":"small-scale-poultry-flock","title":"Small Scale Poultry Flock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Small-Scale Poultry Flock\u003c\/em\u003e helped thousands of small-scale farmers and smallholders adopt a practical model for working with chickens and other domestic fowl based on natural systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this expanded and thoroughly revised edition, readers will find plenty of all-new material. Author Harvey Ussery introduces readers to his new favorite breed of chicken, Icelandics; describes how he manages his breeding flock using a clan mating system; presents detailed information on the use of trapnests and record-keeping spreadsheets for evaluating breeding hen performance; and provides step-by-step instructions for construction of an ingeniously designed mobile poultry shelter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find fully updated information and tips on all aspects of flock management, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrowing (and sourcing) feed on a small scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecultivating earthworms and grubs as high-protein poultry feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrooding (and breeding) at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimplementing manure management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing electric net fencing for ranging flocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing poultry as insect and weed managers in the garden and orchard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenlisting your chickens as garden tillers and compost-makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprotecting the flock from predators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekeeping the flock healthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking with mother hens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Small-Scale Poultry Flock, Revised Edition \u003c\/em\u003eUssery presents a sustainable and ecologically friendly model that can be adapted to a variety of scales. His advice and examples throughout the book will prove invaluable for beginner farmers, growers looking to incorporate poultry into their programme and experienced farmers looking to create a truly sustainable system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57320282620286,"sku":"NW9781645021018","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781645021018.jpg?v=1780481297","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-usa\/products\/small-scale-poultry-flock","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}