Getting Started in Free Range Poultry AgGuide Series Colour illustrations 176 pages Publisher: NSW Industry & Investment     Paperback - 2010 ISBN: 9780731306237 - AU $ 36.00

This book includes both meat and egg production, breeds, rearing, health, housing and nutrition. It also includes nine case studies including both egg and meat bird enterprises.     The market for free range production Pitfalls for new entrants An introduction to production systems and standards for free range eggs An introduction to production systems and standards for meat birds Choosing a breed Sourcing stock Managing the flock Feeding and nutrition Housing for free range poultry Protecting the flock from predators Pastures for poultry Free range health management Biosecurity for free range production Regulations: state and local government A business plan for free range poultry EggInvest: an aid to planning and budgeting An example of free range standards - eggs Free range eggs. Standards Compared. Chicken suppliers References

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