by Milo M. Hastings
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Book Description
THE DOLLAR HEN is America's classic handbook on free-range egg production. First Published in 1909, it walks the reader through valuable concepts available in no other source. With an emphasis on simplicity, practicality, and the synergy between hens, crops, soil, and farmer, the book is a timeless guide to poultry farming as it ought to be practiced.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 Serious about chickens, 2008-05-04
As a newcomer to the age old art of cicken husbandry, (and I don't even know if that is the correct term)this book is the one to read for those who adore chickens, their behaviors and beauty. After beginning with a lot of books that take a whisical view of how much fun it can be I have settled on this little book because of the costs involved in raising chickens. Farmers always try to find economical and better ways to do things and this little book from the past is a gem of practical advice.
In order for chickens to produce delicious and nutritious eggs there are many costs and procedures involved. There never seem to be definitive answers about how to raise chickens but to do it well with the least amount of cost is the goal. Having an economic view of raising chickens is an important part of the art even from a hobbist standpoint and does not detract from the enjoyment but actually enhances it. Anyone who reads Robert Plamadon knows how well he regards this book. Not ony did he discover and revive it, he now has newbies like myself, promoting it.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
Nothing new under the sun., 2003-08-04
Lots of new gadgets and inventions today but the old methods of yester year still tried and true. This is brought out in a wonderful easy read and fine editing by Mr. Plamondon. Capturing the past and sailing it into today with good common 'chicken sense' practices. I also have other books by Mr. Plamondon that have that same appeal. Success With Baby Chicks, Genetics of the Fowl and am looking forward to getting my copy of Feeding Poultry: The Classic Guide to Poultry Nutrition. These are a wealth of information for the beginner to the well weathered Showman or the serious breeders.
I highly recommend these books.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
 Old book given new life, 2003-05-06
Mr. Plamondon has taken a 1909 classic and edited it to reflect modern advances while maintaining the common sense basis of the original. His comments are bolded at the bottom of the page where needed. The original text is maintained allowing the reader to see how pastured poultry farming was done almost a hundred years ago. Recommended reading for anyone either raising free-range poultry or considering it.
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