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Pastured Poultry Profits
Farmer/author Joel Salatin is an ardent believer that a small-scale farmer does not have to subsist at the poverty level. On the cover of Pastured Poultry Profits is the promise that one can "Net $25,000 in 6 months on 20 acres." That ain't chicken feed.
Paperback, 371 pages
Published
July 1st 1996
by Polyface
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In Pastured Poultry Profits, Joel Salatin lays out the model that Virginia's Polyface Farm uses for pasture-raised broilers, as well as thoughts on raising layers (as of 1999, they hadn't settled on a production model, though they had quite a few thoughts on the matter). Salatin's goal for himself--and for his readers who choose to follow their model--is to raise the best chicken (and eggs) in the world. The emphasis is on raising healthy, happy chickens which forage for a portion of their own f...more
Another absolute must-read for anyone raising chickens. However, the general method of raising chickens described is more suited for Cornish Cross chickens than heirloom chickens.
And yes, Joel Salatin is a "bit" to the right politically, but if you ignore his snipes against Bill Clinton or abortion, his general chicken-raising techniques and his philosophy about food are above reproach.
Lots of great, general tips that have been learned the hard way by Salatin over several decades, and he graci...more
And yes, Joel Salatin is a "bit" to the right politically, but if you ignore his snipes against Bill Clinton or abortion, his general chicken-raising techniques and his philosophy about food are above reproach.
Lots of great, general tips that have been learned the hard way by Salatin over several decades, and he graci...more
Joel Salatin is a national treasure. Very practical guide on how to raise chickens in mobile confinement pens (i.e., "chicken tractors"). Great for utilizing/fertiizing pastures. Easily integrated (with smaller pens) into a permaculture orchard environment where there would be great synergies. The great thing about raising broilers is that you can bring a cornish cross to slaughter in 6-8 weeks! Great spring/summer project, without having to overwinter your animals.
Great book! He needs to just re-write a new edition entirely to be the most current on pricing, technology etc. The addendums at the end were very helpful to see what he has changed in his operation. Can't wait to start producing some good pasture-raised poultry! I love Joel's honest writing style.
A similar book to Salad Bar Beef but this one is about raising chickens in a safe humane and natural way. He gets pretty detailed with his slaughtering techniques as well as the disposal of the blood and guts. He claims that due to his natural methods his chickens and eggs are far superior to anything at the grocery store. When you consider the methods used to raise chickens in the mass production model that we have become so accustomed to his claims appear valid. I plan to read more about agroe...more
Polyface is a marvel when it comes to practical sustainable solutions for us small farmers.
For us running farmlets a MUST read, provided you want to keep chickens.
For us running farmlets a MUST read, provided you want to keep chickens.
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.
Excellent overview of raising pastured poultry for someone who thinks they may want to get into clean farming. I would say Organic farming, but using the O-word is a bureaucratic nightmare so most farms that were Organic before the govt required $10,000+ a year in fees to use that word have dropped it in favor of Natural or Clean farming. Joel Salatin is an entertaining writer with a good balance of intellect vs colloqialism.
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.
Joel Salatin is famous in the local, slow-foods movement, and for good reason. While the book is almost entirely about his (always improving) methods for raising pastured chickens, you can easily his entire ethic (the Clean Foods Ministry) shining through.
A great, informative read, even if you only plan on a few backyard chickens someday.
A great, informative read, even if you only plan on a few backyard chickens someday.
Interesting and detailed instructions for producing healthy, happy chickens. This book would be even better if a new edition were made that incorporated all of the things he's learned since it was first published. Right now, that information is contained in several appendices which makes it hard to tell how it fits into the overall system.
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.
Sep 09, 2010
Michelle
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Excellent book covering everything you want to know if you are raising chickens, pastured or not, and then some. Joel writes in a humorous, straight-forward manner. He makes raising chickens sound fun. :)
Best resource book for learning the all-natural, sustainable farming of broilers without using CAFOs!
Very informative and what we are using as our model for raising chickens.
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i learned of it from Pollan's Omnivore's Dilemma
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Joel is a nationally renowned speaker on organic farming and "relationship marketing." He is on a mission to develop emotionally, economically and environmentally enhanced agricultural enterprises, and facilitate their duplication around the world. Part of that goal is to produce the best food in the world.
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