Practical poultry care for brooding and feeding chicks, with natural and artificial methods.
This guide covers how to raise chicks from hatching through growing stock, roasters, and capons. It includes chapters on brooding systems and houses, temperature control, and practical feeding strategies. Learn about green foods, animal foods, and balanced rations, plus how to design spaces that support healthy development and efficient management.
Ideal for small-farmers, homesteaders, and poultry hobbyists seeking reliable, actionable guidance.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the world of poultry farming, written by an experienced practitioner who has spent nearly a lifetime in the business. The text covers a wide range of topics from the possibilities of the industry in general to the specifics of brooding and rearing chicks naturally and artificially. The author delves into the challenges of success in poultry farming, highlighting the importance of careful planning, financial management, and understanding the principles of successful business practices, not just the technical aspects of caring for birds. He further underscores the importance of good, reliable information, warning against the many unreliable sources available at the time, particularly those written by individuals with limited practical experience. With a clear and concise writing style, the author provides the reader with practical advice and detailed instructions on all aspects of poultry farming, including breeding, feeding, and housing. He also stresses the crucial role of good husbandry in achieving success and maximizing profits. This book offers a valuable resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive, practical guide to poultry farming based on the author's extensive experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332221844_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332221844
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332221844
Quantity: 15 available