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Dixie Chicks
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
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Location: Cumbria
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 Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:49 pm Post subject: Victoria Roberts |
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Does anyone have copy of the book by Victoria Roberts - Diseases of Free Range Poultry? I've heard it mentioned a few times and wondered if you would recommend it? I've got a couple of beginners-type books, but I've had my fair share of poorly hens in the past month and didn't find much to help me in them. Yes, I know there's this forum, but I don't always like to look stoopid  ! |
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jaydee67
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Joined: 14 Apr 2005
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Location: Shetland Islands
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Sorry don't have the book, but just wanted to say - the only way to look stupid here is not to ask when you need answers. We all try to help each other, it's that kind of place!  |
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boiledegg
Joined: 02 Feb 2006
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| Hi Dixie. I have this book myself and it is most useful you can buy it for £15.99 on Amazon if that helps. |
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Dixie Chicks
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
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Location: Cumbria
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks - I've just ordered it  so I'll let you know when I get it! |
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Henwife
Joined: 31 Jan 2006
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Location: Monmouthshire
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| I've had it since the first edition and it's absolutely brilliant. I still rely on a lot of the old books for 'country cures' but I can quote her if need be to a vet as of course, she is a vet, and is not afraid to recommend unorthodox treatment |
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Dixie Chicks
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
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Location: Cumbria
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Well I've found it to be a very good bedtime read ! Seriously, it is very readable with loads of useful information in easy to understand language - what I mean is you don't have to be a vet!!!!
I certainly don't think it could ever replace a trip to the vet with a poorly chook, but at least my next visit will see me a bit more informed than before. So thumbs up from me |
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Magpie
Joined: 28 Aug 2007
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Location: Norfolk
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I've just bought a copy of this - on the recommendation of my vet (who only deals with poultry). I do think the title is a little misleading - as it covers an awful lot more than just diseases. So much more helpful than the small sections in the other books I have (Starting with Bantams etc), practical and informative. Definitely worth having on the shelf.
Tim |
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