ISBN: 9781527770782 - Brooding and Rearing Chickens (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to raising chickens for both the novice and experienced poultry farmer alike, with a focus on brooding and rearing techniques to provide proper care for newborn chicks. The author details the history and context of the poultry industry in California, emphasizing the importance of brooding and rearing as foundational practices for successful poultry farming. Thematic depth is provided through discussions on housing, ventilation, temperature control, and nutrition, alongside meticulous attention to detail, including the proper size of brooders, the right types of yards, and even the ideal composition of feed. The book concludes by highlighting the significance of these insights for raising healthy and productive chickens, emphasizing how these practices contribute to the overall success and profitability of any poultry operation. 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.…