Breeding Rhode Island Reds For Type and Egg Production (Paperback)

Paperback. This special re-print edition of H.A. Bittenbender's book "Breeding Rhode Island Reds For Type and Egg Production" is a short guide to managing flocks of Rhode Island Red laying hens and improving their laying abilities through deliberate selection. Written in 1922, this classic text on poultry contains a treasury of knowledge on keeping and raising chickens for home egg production or for profit is based on a study conducted at the University of Iowa between 1908 and 1917. An enlightening and informative read written by a world reknowned expert that will benefit not only the beginner, but also the expert poultry keeper. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…