Book
How to raise poultry : everything you need to know : breed guide and selection ; proper care & healthy feeding ; building facilities / Christine Heinrichs.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780760334799 (pbk.) :
- Physical Description: 192 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Voyageur Press, c2009.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Chickens -- Ducks -- Geese -- Swans -- Turkeys -- Guinea fowl -- Game birds -- Ratites -- Management. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Poultry. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 636.5 Hei | 31681002086189 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Grand Central Pub
Prized for their feathers or eggs, raised for their meat or their beauty or simply for fun, poultry ofa dazzling array of sorts and sizes have a place in the heart of farmers, ranchers, and bird fanciers alike.If you want to raise fowlâof whatever kind and for whatever reasonâthis book is the perfect place to begin.Poultry expert Christine Heinrichs lays out the distinctions between waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans), turkeys, gamebirds (peafowl, pheasants, quail, and others), ratites (ostriches, emus, and rheas), and pigeons.She then clearly details the very different requirements for raising each species, from feeding and housing to husbandry and health, to showing and marketing and legal concerns.Whether youâre thinking of starting a flock or acquiring a few feathered friends, this handy guide tells you everything you need to know to raise healthy poultry for pleasure or profitâor both.
- Breed Guide & Selection
- Proper Care & Healthy Feeding
- Building Facilities & Fencing
- Mbi Pub Co
Prized for their feathers or eggs, raised for their meat or their beauty or simply for fun, poultry of a dazzling array of sorts and sizes have a place in the heart of farmers, ranchers, and bird fanciers alike. If you want to raise fowl—of whatever kind and for whatever reason—this book is the perfect place to begin. Poultry expert Christine Heinrichs lays out the distinctions between waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans), turkeys, gamebirds (peafowl, pheasants, quail, and others), ratites (ostriches, emus, and rheas), and pigeons. She then clearly details the very different requirements for raising each species, from feeding and housing to husbandry and health, to showing and marketing and legal concerns. Whether you’re thinking of starting a flock or acquiring a few feathered friends, this handy guide tells you everything you need to know to raise healthy poultry for pleasure or profit—or both.
- Breed Guide & Selection
- Proper Care & Healthy Feeding
- Building Facilities & Fencing
- Breed Guide & Selection
- Mbi Pub Co
Everything you need to know about raising poultryâwaterfowl, game birds, turkeys, pigeons, or ratites (ostriches, emus, and rheas)âwith instructions for feeding, housing, caring for, showing, and marketing each species.
