First Lessons in Poultry Keeping - Softcover

First Year Course

 
9781333075156: First Lessons in Poultry Keeping

Synopsis

This book offers a comprehensive guide to poultry keeping, covering various aspects of caring for laying hens during the winter months. The author, an experienced poultry keeper, provides clear and practical advice on selecting the right feed and feeding methods, as well as the importance of exercise and overall hen health. The book emphasizes the significance of careful breeding practices, including selecting breeding stock based on constitutional vigor, breed shape, color, and other factors. The author underscores the importance of balancing desirable and undesirable traits in breeding pairs, aiming to produce offspring that conform to breed standards and exhibit optimal health and productivity. Ultimately, this book serves as a valuable resource for poultry keepers seeking to optimize their winter egg production and maintain healthy flocks.

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