Chicks, Hatching and Rearing: A Manual of Dependable Instruction in Incubating, Brooding, Feeding, Housing and Developing Winners and Layers; Fattening, Killing and Marketing Broilers and Roasting Chi - Hardcover

H. A. Nourse

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265285607 ISBN 13: 9780265285602

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical, field-tested guidance for every stage of raising chickens.

This handbook offers clear, reliable instruction on incubating, brooding, feeding, housing, and developing both winning layers and market birds. It gathers methods from many experienced poultrymen, helping you choose the approach that fits your environment and goals without guessing.

From setting up an efficient incubator house to shaping feeding plans and housing that maintain health and fertility, this book stays focused on real-world results. It emphasizes practical conditions, careful care, and flexible methods you can adapt to your operation.

• How to select and manage breeding stock for strong fertility and health
• Best practices for housing, ventilation, and cleanliness to prevent disease
• Care, handling, and best timing for eggs, hatching, and chick development
• Feeding strategies, mash varieties, and when to introduce animal proteins

Ideal for farmers, small-time breeders, and serious hobbyists seeking dependable, proven guidance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265285607
• ISBN 13: 9780265285602
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136