Profitable Poultry Farming (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Michael K. Boyer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331751313 ISBN 13: 9780331751314

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Turn a poultry setup into a practical, money‑earning operation with proven methods you can use today.

This comprehensive guide blends hands‑on strategies, from starting small to expanding toward a reliable egg and meat business. It covers essential topics like choosing stock, crossbreeding for balance of eggs and meat, and practical incubation and brooding techniques.

Discover clear, step‑by‑step instructions drawn from real farm experience. Learn how to test eggs, manage incubators, and optimize hatch rates. The book also explains how to integrate poultry with fruit growing and other farm activities to boost overall profitability, plus guidance on housing, feeding, and daily management to keep birds healthy and productive.

• How to start a flock and scale up using sensible, cash‑flow minded planning
• Artificial incubation, brooding, and the practicalities of hatch optimization
• Egg testing, candling, and decisions to keep or cull fertility
• Cross‑breeding concepts for robust, dual‑purpose birds and better meat quality

Ideal for readers seeking a grounded, hands‑on approach to profitable poultry farming.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331751313
• ISBN 13: 9780331751314
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 58