Canadian Backyard Poultry: Raising Chickens, Ducks and Turkeys Successfully in Cold and Variable Climates

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.