Backyard Poultry Australia: Raising Chickens, Ducks and Quail with Simple Systems for Australian Backyards (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798242954588)

Backyard Poultry Australia is a practical, beginner-friendly guide to raising chickens, ducks and quail in Australian backyards. Designed for suburban and semi-rural settings, it focuses on systems that protect bird health while fitting real-world space and climate constraints.

Inside this book, you'll learn how to:

• Choose poultry species and breeds suited to Australian conditions

• Set up backyard housing that manages heat, ventilation and cleanliness

• Feed poultry safely using balanced, cost-effective rations

• Manage water access during hot and dry periods

• Raise chickens, ducks and quail separately or together

• Reduce losses from foxes, snakes and birds of prey

• Maintain flock health through hygiene and observation

• Handle eggs, cleaning routines and seasonal changes

• Avoid common mistakes new backyard keepers make

Ideal for first-time poultry keepers and home food producers, this book offers straightforward guidance for keeping poultry successfully in Australia.