{"title":"Poultry Education","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWelcome to the Harvest \u0026amp; Coop Poultry Education library. True homesteading success is built on reliable, time-tested knowledge. Whether you are preparing for your very first spring hatch or looking to optimize egg production for an established flock, our curated collection of expert guides and flock-care books provides the answers you need. Dive into comprehensive resources covering breed selection, advanced nutrition, coop safety, and daily flock wellness to confidently manage a thriving, happy backyard flock.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fresh-eggs-daily-raising-happy-healthy-chickens-naturally-hardcover","title":"Fresh Eggs Daily: Raising Happy, Healthy Chickens... Naturally - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLisa Steele\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFresh Eggs Daily\u003c\/i\u003e is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, feed, and natural health care - with time-tested remedies from a fifth generation chicken keeper who has more than a decade of experience under her belt following her own simple and practical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLisa Steele promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs, edible flowers and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your backyard flock. Her tips and advice will benefit the first-time chicken keeper and seasoned veteran alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This is one of those \"especially for now\" kinds of books, when food security is appearing on our to-do lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Steele\u003c\/b\u003e is a fifth-generation chicken keeper and creator of\u003ci\u003e Fresh Eggs Daily, \u003c\/i\u003e the go-to online resource for poultry-keeping advice which has been named one of \u003ci\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e Top Ten Gardening Blogs. Lisa has amassed an audience of nearly one million from all over the globe, who look to her for tips on raising backyard poultry naturally, do-it-yourself ideas, and coop-to-kitchen recipes. Dubbed \"queen of the coop,\" Lisa and her work have been recognized by many national media outlets, including the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCountry Woman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eParade\u003c\/i\u003e, and others. As a television and radio personality, Lisa has appeared on the Hallmark Channel's \"Home \u0026amp; Family,\" HGTV's \"Martha Knows Best,\" P. Allen Smith's \"Garden Home,\" and NPR's \"Maine Calling\" - and hosted the New England regional Emmy-nominated television show \"Welcome To My Farm\" for two seasons. Lisa's first book was recommended for summer reading on \"The View,\" and her popular books have sold more than 125,000 copies. She lives in the woods of Maine with her husband, their corgi, barn cat, and her \"girls\" - a mixed flock of about thirty chickens, ducks, and geese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 7.23 x 7.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47874399535188,"sku":"9780985562250","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/3344\/0852\/files\/KmWBV0OVim9780985562250.webp?v=1792266468"},{"product_id":"breeding-chickens-for-egg-production-paperback","title":"Breeding Chickens For Egg Production - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eByron Alder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eA. D. Egbert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJackson Chambers\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis special re-print edition of \"Breeding For Egg Production\" is a guide. Written in 1918, this classic text on poultry contains insights into the improvement of egg production in flocks of laying hens using scientific principles. A truly fascinating read on the topic of selecting and breeding laying hens for better egg production that was compiled from the results of an eight year scientific study on the subject. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. 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Spark enthusiasm with creative activities like chicken forts and a veggie piñata for the flock, and feed more than the imagination with egg-centric dishes like Mexican egg pizza. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for Some Feathered Friends? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you have chickens already or are thinking of getting them, this is the book for you! Chickens can be great pets with big personalities and, to top it off, they provide fresh eggs for your table. This book will tell you all you need to know about keeping a flock healthy and happy. You'll learn how to feed, house, and take care of them and, of course, how to have fun with them, too.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelissa Caughey \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of the best-selling books \u003ci\u003eHow to Speak Chicken\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Kid's Guide to Keeping Chickens\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eChicken Wisdom Frame-Ups\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a backyard chicken keeper, beekeeper, master gardener, and writer who pens the award-winning blog \u003ci\u003eTilly's Nest\u003c\/i\u003e. Caughey has been featured in many national publications and can be found speaking on an array of topics at events across the country. 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