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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
Loved it! I found this book to be clear and helpful in setting up an operation like this. Salatin's philosophical ramblings notwithstanding, I recommend this book to anyone who is keen to learn how to start and succeed in a pastured poultry business.
Very important and influential book about raising poultry in a more natural way. Salatin recommends using lightweight, portable shelters so the birds get fresh grass and bugs to nibble on each day (plan on twice daily as the meat birds get bigger). I recommend also reading "Day Range Poultry" by Pat Foreman.
Even if you aren't planning on going into the pastured poultry business beyond raising chickens for your own consumption, this is a great book to have on hand for broiler raising in general. Mr. Salatin lays out step by step how to set up your operation and also provides great examples of his experience, giving insight to common problems to watch out for as well as encouraging creative problem solving instead of relying on common "wisdom" you might receive from your local extension service. This is a man who has been there, done that- not a theoretical author who hasn't actually put a broiler in a pasture pen. He covers everything from brooders to processing and also covers marketing and customer management for those interested.
I would also suggest buying the hard copy as it is nice to have on hand to refer to when you encounter any issues with your broilers. It's a great reference guide.
I would also suggest buying the hard copy as it is nice to have on hand to refer to when you encounter any issues with your broilers. It's a great reference guide.
Really needs a full update and re-edit, but this is the classic that changed a whole industry. Slam full of information. Make sure you take notes as you read or you will never find those nuggets again.
I'd been putting off reading Pastured Poultry Profits because I didn't want to sell my pastured chickens. But the book has lots of information for anyone who wants to raise chickens more sustainably, and is also fun and easy to read. Superior to some of his more opinionated later books.