MODERN FREE RANGE. By Michael Roberts. Edited and illustrated by Sara Roadnight. The Gold Cockerel Series.

1988 1st edition. 8vo paperback (147 x 210mm). Ppii,46. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations.

"A practical guide for the small farmer on free range egg production and sales." A small but informative and useful book on all aspects of the topic. Chapters include: Definition of free range; Integration with other farming enterprises; Cost for a 100 bird free range unit; Marketing and regulations; Types of free range birds; Location, housing, fencing, shelter; Relationship between housing, climate and environment temperature; Grain scratch feed for free range; Lighting; Some house design details; Feed and feeding; General management; Daily routine; Diseases and ailments.