Want to raise poultry with less work and more profit?
This practical guide, attributed to the best authorities on poultry raising, shares field-tested methods to save labor, time, and expense. It covers feeding, housing, breeding, and market strategies to help you run a healthier, more productive flock.
This edition presents clear, actionable advice drawn from real-world experience. You’ll find step-by-step approaches to feeding schedules, brooder management, and the setup of efficient housing layouts. It also explains how to select stock, manage eggs and hatchlings, and move birds to market with confidence.
- Feeding plans for chicks, ducks, and breeders, including timing and quantities to maximize growth and egg yield.
- House design and brooding setups, plus lean-to expansions and other practical housing tips.
- Breeding stock selection, matings, and handling for better fertility and robust young birds.
- Equipment and supplies, from incubators to chick foods, with guidance on choosing reliable products.
Ideal for readers who want proven, affordable methods to build a steady poultry business or improve a home flock’s profits.