Canadian Backyard Poultry is a practical, beginner-friendly guide to raising chickens, ducks and turkeys in cold-climate conditions. Designed specifically for Canadian environments, it focuses on simple systems that protect bird welfare while maintaining egg and meat production through winter.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Choose poultry breeds suited to Canadian winters and short growing seasons
Design cold-weather housing with proper ventilation and insulation
Manage water, bedding and frost prevention safely
Adjust feeding for winter energy needs and health
Handle snow, ice and muddy seasons without stress
Reduce losses from predators common in Canada
Maintain egg production through light and nutrition management
Raise ducks and turkeys alongside chickens safely
Avoid common cold-climate poultry mistakes
Ideal for backyard keepers, homesteaders and small farms, this book provides clear guidance for building reliable, low-stress poultry systems in Canada.