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The Essentials of Poultry Raising: A Textbook for Vocational Agricultural Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

B. F. Kaupp

 
9780484633673: The Essentials of Poultry Raising: A Textbook for Vocational Agricultural Schools (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Poultry basics and expert how-to in one practical guide

The Essentials of Poultry Raising presents a complete overview for students, farmers, and aspiring poultrykeepers. This edition covers the history, classification, and industry context, then moves into real-world how-to on housing, feeding, breeding, incubation, disease control, and marketing.

  • Learn practical steps for selecting breeding stock, building or remodeling a poultry house, and choosing the right equipment.
  • Understand feeding strategies, chick care, incubation, brooding, and humane handling from hatch to market.
  • Explore disease prevention, parasite control, candling and grading eggs, and record-keeping that helps raise healthy birds.
  • Get guidance on marketing, storage, and distribution to maximize quality and profitability.
Ideal for readers of vocational agriculture, extension programs, or anyone starting or enhancing a backyard to commercial poultry operation.

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