Poultry for Prizes and Profit: A Complete and Practical Guide to the Breeding and Management of All Varieties of Poultry for Exhibition and Utility ... II. Poultry for Profit (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Long

9780331797152: Poultry for Prizes and Profit: A Complete and Practical Guide to the Breeding and Management of All Varieties of Poultry for Exhibition and Utility ... II. Poultry for Profit (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331797151 ISBN 13: 9780331797152

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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Poultry for Prizes and Profit offers a clear, practical guide to breeding and managing all varieties of poultry for exhibition and utility.

This two‑part reference covers both shows and everyday farming, helping readers plan, care for flocks, and optimize results for prizes and profit.

This edition provides a straightforward, no‑nonsense look at the full cycle of poultry care—from selection and breeding to housing, feeding, and general management. It emphasizes practical decision making, including when to use artificial incubation versus natural brooding, and how to balance costs with reliable, repeatable results.

How to choose between incubators and broody hens, with money‑wise guidance for different levels of work
Key principles of incubation management, including temperature, moisture, ventilation, and turning
Step‑by‑step routines for preparing, caring for, and managing a flock for exhibition and utility
Practical considerations for optimizing hatch rates, growth, and the efficiency of poultry operations

Ideal for readers of agricultural handbooks, hobbyists aiming for prize poultry, and small‑scale producers seeking reliable methods to improve profitability without sacrificing practicality.

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