Pure Poultry: Living Well with Heritage Chickens, Turkeys and Ducks

Pure Poultry

A practical guide to raising heritage chickens, turkeys, and ducks as part of a sustainable and self-reliant lifestyle. It covers housing, breeding, daily care, egg and meat production, processing, cooking, and preservation, with practical advice for both small backyards and larger farms.

Key Features

• Focuses on heritage breeds of chickens, turkeys, and ducks
• Explores the role of heritage poultry in sustainable food systems
• Provides guidance on housing, breeding, and daily care
• Covers egg and meat production
• Includes practical advice on processing and preserving poultry
• Highlights the unique characteristics and traits of heritage breeds
• Provides tips for creating a more self-reliant lifestyle
• Includes a practical poultry planning worksheet
• Offers recommended resources and further reading
• Suitable for smallholders, backyard poultry keepers, farmers, and sustainable-living enthusiasts