Fresh Eggs Daily

Raising Happy, Healthy Chickens...Naturally

Lisa Steele

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St. Lynn's Press
02 January 2014

Animal husbandry

More 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. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs,

By: Lisa Steele
Imprint: St. Lynn's Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: General
Dimensions: Height: 177mm, Width: 177mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9780985562250
ISBN 10: 0985562250
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 02 January 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

INTRODUCTION Benefits of raising chickens without using medications, chemicals or antibiotics Chapter 1: IN THE COOP Chapter 2: IN THE NESTING BOXES Chapter 3 : IN THE RUN Chapter 4: IN THE DUST BATH AREA Chapter 5: IN THEIR FEED Chapter 6: IN THEIR WATER Chapter 7: WHEN YOU WANT TO SPOIL THEM Chapter 8: IN THE SUMMER Chapter 9: WHEN THEY'RE MOLTING Chapter 10: IN THE WINTER Chapter 11: WHEN THEY'RE BROODY Chapter 12: IN THE BROODER Chapter 13 WHEN THEY'RE SICK DIY PROJECTS 1. Salad Bar 2. DIY Fly Catcher (see In The Run) 3. Chick Brooder Box 4. Feedbag Market Tote 5. Herbal Sachets 6. Hanging Treat Feeder (see When You Want to Spoil Them) 7. Anti-bacterial Hand Soap Recipe 8. Homemade Antiseptic Ointment APPENDIXES A. Edible Flowers listing benefits B. Edible Herbs listing benefits C. Edible Weeds listing benefits

"Lisa Steele is a fifth-generation chicken keeper and creator of Fresh Eggs Daily, the go-to online resource for poultry-keeping advice which has been named one of Better Homes & Gardens 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 Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Country Woman, Parade, and others. As a television and radio personality, Lisa has appeared on the Hallmark Channel’s ""Home & 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."

Reviews for Fresh Eggs Daily: Raising Happy, Healthy Chickens...Naturally

Proof of Lisa's know-how and knowledge of raising chickens naturally is evident in her GRIT blogs, where she covers everything from health care tips and homemade remedies to helpful advice about chicken coops, nesting boxes and runs - and now in ' Fresh Eggs Daily. ' We're proud to call Lisa a member of our online family and an asset to our community. Traci Smith, associate editor, GRIT and CAPPER'S magazines It's only natural that blogger Lisa Steele would eventually write a book about raising chickens. Reading 'Fresh Eggs Daily' is like going to the coop each morning to collect eggs: You never know what you're going to find, but there is always something good to pick up! Roger Sipe, editor of Chickens and Urban Farm magazines With so many chicken resources popping up all the time, it's hard to know who to listen to. 'Fresh Eggs Daily' is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to learn more about the hobby of keeping a flock. Lisa does her homework, providing a solid foundation behind her advice - and as longtime chicken eggsperts ourselves, we can vouch for the accuracy of information she puts out there. Jess Murray, Meyer Hatchery