Humane and Healthy Poultry Production

ebook A Manual for Organic Growers · Organic Principles and Practices Handbook

By Karma Glos

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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 basics
  • Establishing the facilities (housing and equipment, choosing and using litter, outdoor access, brooding, grazing and pasturing)
  • Purchasing and brooding chicks
  • Organic feed and supplements
  • Poultry health care in the organic system
  • Management challenges (production and culling, spotted shells, yolk color)
  • Slaughter and Processing
  • Marketing
  • Production expectations and economic viability
  • Humane and Healthy Poultry Production