The Cook's Illustrated Complete Book of Poultry
Title | The Cook's Illustrated Complete Book of Poultry PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Clarkson Potter Publishers |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Cookery (Poultry) |
ISBN | 9780609600634 |
Introduces the best methods for preparing chicken, turkey, duck, goose, quail, squab, and pheasant, accompanied by tips on cooking equipment, techniques, and ingredients.
Epic Eggs
Title | Epic Eggs PDF eBook |
Author | Jennifer Sartell |
Publisher | Voyageur Press (MN) |
Pages | 163 |
Release | 2017-11 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 0760352224 |
Epic Eggs is for the backyard farmer that wants to get the most out of their poultry and learn what goes into raising birds to lay the perfect egg.
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
Title | Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer PDF eBook |
Author | Kelly Anne Jones |
Publisher | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 226 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | FICTION |
ISBN | 038575552X |
Through a series of letters, Sophie Brown, age twelve, tells of her family's move to her Great Uncle Jim's farm, where she begins taking care of some unusual chickens with help from neighbors and friends.
Pocketful of Poultry
Title | Pocketful of Poultry PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Ekarius |
Publisher | Storey Publishing |
Pages | 273 |
Release | 2007-01-01 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1580176771 |
Poultry in a pocket-size book? Why not, when the birds in question are neatly corralled into an appealing little volume, just right for gift giving, easy browsing, or tucking into a bag or pocket for quick reference at a poultry show or auction. More than 100 poultry pals show their amazing colors in full-page images that capture their good looks and lively personalities. Intricate feather patterns, imposing crests and wattles, and grinning beaks are just a few of their appealing features. From laying hens to heritage turkeys to adorable ducks, here are all the common barnyard favorites, plus rare breeds from around the world. Facing each poultry portrait is an informational page offering facts about the breed and a handy at-a-glance reference bar identifying the type of poultry (chicken, turkey, duck, goose), its primary use (laying, meat, game, or ornamental bird), and its conservation status. Breeders, enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever paused to admire a handsome chicken will be delighted by the photographs and enlightened by the breed profiles in Pocketful of Poultry.
Poultry Book - A Guide for Big Or Small Poultry Keepers, Beginners and Farmers
Title | Poultry Book - A Guide for Big Or Small Poultry Keepers, Beginners and Farmers PDF eBook |
Author | Harry Roberts |
Publisher | Read Country Books |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 2006-01-01 |
Genre | Pets |
ISBN | 1846641039 |
Originally published in the early 1930s, this extremely scarce early work on poultry keeping is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. We are now republishing it, using the original text and photographs. Two hundred and thirty three pages deal with every aspect of poultry keeping from egg to table, and will prove invaluable to both the backyard beginner and the larger commercial enterprise. Twenty detailed chapters contain much expert advise on: The Beginner; Breeds and Strains; Houses and Appliances; Foods and Feeding; Hatching; Rearing; Backyard Poultry Keeping; Intensive Poultry Keeping; Winter Egg Production; Day Old Chicks; Ducks; Turkeys; Geese; Guinea Fowls; Diseases of Poultry; Vermin; Egg Preserving; Killing and Shaping; Plucking, Drawing, Trussing; Marketing; Accounts. Etc. The book is well illustrated with photos of breeds and equipment. This is a fascinating read for any poultry enthusiast, and contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the early farming books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds
Title | Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Ekarius |
Publisher | Storey Publishing, LLC |
Pages | 289 |
Release | 2016-07-18 |
Genre | 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.
Poultry Production in the Tropics
Title | Poultry Production in the Tropics PDF eBook |
Author | Ugochukwu ADINDU |
Publisher | |
Pages | 239 |
Release | 2018-08-02 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781718022485 |
This book has been extensively prepared for poultry farmers in the tropical regions of Africa and Asia, although a little emphasis was made considering the Nigerian socio-economic and agro-climatic conditions. Small scale farmers make up over 80% of the total output realised from meat and egg production in the tropics, therefore this book was prepared having them in mind. Familiar topics and some terminologies have been well explained for the benefits of poultry lovers who are interested in going into poultry production but lack the "technical know-how". Students of Animal production in tertiary institutions are not left out as this book covers the academic curriculum for undergraduates. Veterinarians, Poultry researchers and consultants will find this book invaluable as the information therein is solid and up to date as regards to the current trend in poultry production. This book is written based on the author's knowledge on poultry farming and the knowledge of various scholars, researchers, farmers and poultry breeders in Africa, India and Great Britain. The following topics have been exhaustively treated 1. Breeds of the domestic fowl2. Incubation and hatching management 3. Poultry housing and equipment4. Poultry brooding (management of day old chicks)5. Management of growers, layers, breeders and broilers6. Poultry nutrition7. Poultry feeds and feeding (including feed formulation) 8. Poultry diseases: prevention and control 9. Processing and preservation of poultry products 10. Poultry economics (how to start poultry farming/financial implication)11. Poultry farm records.