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Biggle Poultry Book (Classic Reprint): A Concise and Practical Treatise on the Management of Farm Poultry - Softcover
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This book offers a comprehensive guide to the practicalities of raising chickens for both eggs and meat, a pursuit that was gaining popularity in the early 20th century. The author, a seasoned farmer, draws on personal experience and observations alongside research and articles from the "Farm Journal," reflecting the broader agricultural movement of the time that emphasized knowledge sharing and practical application. The book delves into the crucial aspects of poultry care, starting from selecting the right breeds and understanding the characteristics of good laying hens. It explores the intricacies of hatching eggs, both through natural brooding and the use of incubators, a burgeoning technology in the early 1900s. The author details the optimal diets for both breeding hens and chicks, underscoring the importance of nutritious food for healthy growth and egg production. He also provides detailed instructions on constructing and managing coops, brooder houses, and even temporary chick enclosures. The author's deep understanding of the poultry industry is evident in his insights on raising early broilers, a market that was rapidly expanding at the time. He explains the benefits of different breeds and crosses for broilers, providing practical advice on breeding and feeding for maximizing growth and profitability. This book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of poultry farming and its practical application.
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Jacob Biggle was the author of a series of books known as the Biggle Farm Library published at the turn of the twentieth century.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the practicalities of raising chickens for both eggs and meat, a pursuit that was gaining popularity in the early 20th century. The author, a seasoned farmer, draws on personal experience and observations alongside research and articles from the "Farm Journal," reflecting the broader agricultural movement of the time that emphasized knowledge sharing and practical application. The book delves into the crucial aspects of poultry care, starting from selecting the right breeds and understanding the characteristics of good laying hens. It explores the intricacies of hatching eggs, both through natural brooding and the use of incubators, a burgeoning technology in the early 1900s. The author details the optimal diets for both breeding hens and chicks, underscoring the importance of nutritious food for healthy growth and egg production. He also provides detailed instructions on constructing and managing coops, brooder houses, and even temporary chick enclosures. The author's deep understanding of the poultry industry is evident in his insights on raising early broilers, a market that was rapidly expanding at the time. He explains the benefits of different breeds and crosses for broilers, providing practical advice on breeding and feeding for maximizing growth and profitability. This book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of poultry farming and its practical application. 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 # 9781332341986_0
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