Turn a backyard hobby into a practical, proven approach to poultry profit.
This beginner-friendly guide walks you through starting, managing, and growing a small to mid-sized poultry operation. It covers what to begin with, how to choose stock, and the essentials of housing, feeding, and record-keeping. Clear steps help you avoid common mistakes and build a steady, sustainable income from chickens, ducks, and geese.
From laying hens to breeders, this manual emphasizes steady progress, careful selection, and practical techniques you can apply right away. It blends real-world insight with doable methods, so you can plan, budget, and measure your results with confidence.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the practicalities of poultry culture, a field that was rapidly evolving at the turn of the 20th century. The author, writing in 1915, tackles the core aspects of successful poultry raising, from choosing the right breed and building suitable housing to understanding incubation and breeding techniques. The text reflects a time when poultry farming was transitioning from traditional, extensive methods to more intensive systems, with a growing emphasis on sanitation and efficiency. The author clearly outlines the different systems of poultry keeping, including the extensive approach, where chickens roam freely, and the intensive system, which involves more controlled environments and careful management. Throughout the book, the author provides detailed advice on a wide range of practical topics, from the benefits of using a combination fruit and poultry ranch for maximum efficiency and sustainability to the challenges of raising different breeds and the importance of choosing the right hatching method for your needs. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of poultry culture as it was practiced a century ago, offering valuable insights and practical advice that continue to be relevant today. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332337545_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332337545
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332337545
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 268 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26085100/2
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