Synopses & Reviews
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, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author 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 and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many ""recipes"" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout.
The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.
Review
""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 Next Gen House Blog
Review
Lisa Steele knows firsthand that keeping a flock clean, comfortable, and well fed is 90% of good preventive chicken medicine. Her common sense tips promote a fulfilling life for both the flock and the flock keeper. -Julie Gauthier, DVM, author of Chicken Health for Dummies
Review
I love this book. Period. It's light, it's fun, it's informative with information and recipes, and it is clearly written by someone who has an education in this field of knowledge. I can't wait to read it all over again and have it on my bookshelf rather than dashing to the internet to try and "help" my chickens. -Amy, blogger at boogersandjesus.com
Review
Lisa is passionate about promoting what, in England, we call "the good life: - a life close to Nature and one where self-sufficiency is paramount. She is a one-woman dynamo and an inspiration. -Simon McEwan, content editor, Your Chickens and Country Smallholding magazines, Great Britain
Review
This is a great book to have if you have chickens - we have used it multiple times as a reference when we have questions about one of the ladies. Joanna Taylor Stone
Synopsis
Lisa Steele is a 5th generation chicken keeper and continues the tradition on her Virginia farm. She writes for her blog Fresh Eggs Daily.. She has been featured in Chickens magazine, Hobby Farm Home magazine and the UK-based Your Chickens magazine. She is a contributing writer for Community Chickens, Tractor Supply's Out Here magazine, Grit magazine online, and is a book reviewer for Mother Earth News, Storey Publishing and Timber Press. www.lisasteeleauthor.com
About the Author
Lisa Steele lives in Windsor, Virginia, with her husband, 22 laying hens, a rooster, 8 ducks, and assorted four-legged friends.
Table of Contents
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