Author : F. B. Hutt
Publisher : Norton Creek Press
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 37,7 MB
Release : 2003-05
Category : Chickens
ISBN : 0972177035
This has been the indispensable companion of chicken breeders since its introduction in 1949. Chapters include the genetics of plumage, egg production, body size, disease resistance, and much more. (Animals/Pets)
Author : Jody Padgham
Publisher : American Pastured Poultry Producers
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 12,66 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
A comprehensive guidebook for those interested in raising poultry on pasture, this reference is organized in an easy-to-use format with topics ranging frombrooding to processing, laying hens to broilers and turkeys, shelter designs, and marketing. (Technology-Agriculture)
Author : David Bland
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 34,59 MB
Release : 2014-11-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1847979726
Practical Poultry Keeping is a clear, in-depth guide to this topical subject that will enable anyone to keep poultry for pleasure or profit. Fully illustrated throughout with photographs and explanatory line-drawings, it includes: poultry breeds and uses; poultry housing and equipment; breeding and sexing birds; common problems with eggs; natural and artificial incubation and rearing; nutrition and diet; rearing birds for the table; effective planning, management and marketing and recognizing and preventing common diseases.
Author : Jacob Biggle
Publisher :
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 44,89 MB
Release : 1895
Category : Chicken breeds
ISBN :
Author : Harrison Weir
Publisher :
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 35,2 MB
Release : 1905
Category : Poultry
ISBN :
Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 20,93 MB
Release : 2016-07-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1612128432
More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of this definitive primer for intrepid poultry farmers and feather fanciers alike. From the Manx Rumpy to the Redcap and the Ancona duck to his Aylesbury cousin, each breed is profiled with a brief history, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography. Comprehensive and fun, Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds celebrates the personalities and charming good looks of North America’s quirkiest barnyard birds and waterfowl.
Author : Dave Holderread
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 33,62 MB
Release : 2011-02-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1603426922
With in-depth information on feeding, housing, behavior, and health care, this comprehensive guide also provides proven strategies for creating a profitable business plan and marketing your products. Whether you’re about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks will help you achieve your duck-raising goals.
Author : S. Leeson
Publisher : Nottingham University Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 40,85 MB
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 190476178X
Covering a variety of essential topics relating to commercial poultry nutrition and production—including feeding systems and poultry diets—this complete reference is ideal for professionals in the poultry-feed industries, veterinarians, nutritionists, and farm managers. Detailed and accessible, the guide analyzes commercial poultry production at a worldwide level and outlines the importance it holds for maintaining essential food supplies. With ingredient evaluations and diet formulations, the study's compressive models for feeding programs target a wide range of commercially prominent poultry, including laying hens, broiler chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and game birds, among others.
Author : Joel Salatin
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,11 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Chicken industry
ISBN : 9780963810908
A proven production model is described, which is capable of producing an income from a small acreage of equal or superior to that of off-farm jobs.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1300 pages
File Size : 47,83 MB
Release : 1911
Category : Literature, Modern
ISBN :
