I completely agree Susan. There are occasionally things that happen that aren't in the average book. However basic knowledge of health and management is something any responsible animal owner should have. I grew up with poultry and upon getting my first chicks as an adult I still got Storeys guide to chickens and read it cover to cover.
Marla
Not to sound disagreeable but with some of the inquiries on this site, I wonder if anyone bothers to read books on poultry keeping.
I know that I, as well as others, have suggested books on poultry and I'm a bit stumped at why more folks don't have manuals to learn about poultry husbandry.
Online discussions can be useful and have their place however, more often than not, what you're going to get is a great big bowl of conflicting information and end up more confused than you were to start out with. At least if you know the basics, you can pick and choose what you read online as useful information.
Before acquiring livestock of any kind, it would seem prudent to have a manual on the basics of husbandry before embarking.
Just sayin'.
Sue
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