Excerpt from West Virginia as a Poultry State In the first place the farmers of West Virginia should keep more fowls. According to the last census farms, or per cent of all farms in the State, reported fowls. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Poultry West of the Rockies Will the poultry business pay in the West? And Why are there not more large poultry plants? And similar questions, meet us very often from people coming from the East, and indeed many who have lived west of the divide for years can not yet understand why we should send hundreds of thou sands of dollars each year across the mountains to enrich our prosperous Kansas cousins. There are many reasons why these things are so, and one is the very prevalent idea that the chicken business is a very small thing, and hardly worth the time of a man of any abil ity, but just fit for the puttering of the women and children, to get a little pocket money out of. But what of the business of one man in Central California, who, during one year, has sold eggs, none lower than per 100, and many single settings at for fifteen? Is that a business worthy of a man? The same can be done in almost any neighborhood, but remember the old advice of Poor Richard, He that by the plow would thrive, himself must either hold or drive. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Suzanne McMinn, a former romance writer and founder of the popular blog chickensintheroad.com, shares the story of her search to lead a life of ordinary splendor in Chickens in the Road, her inspiring and funny memoir. Craving a life that would connect her to the earth and her family roots, McMinn packed up her three kids, left her husband and her sterile suburban existence behind, and moved to rural West Virginia. Amid the rough landscape and beauty of this rural mountain country, she pursues a natural lifestyle filled with chickens, goats, sheep—and no pizza delivery. With her new life comes an unexpected new love—"52," a man as beguiling and enigmatic as his nickname—a turbulent romance that reminds her that peace and fulfillment can be found in the wake of heartbreak. Coping with formidable challenges, including raising a trio of teenagers, milking stubborn cows, being snowed in with no heat, and making her own butter, McMinn realizes that she’s living a forty-something’s coming-of-age story. As she dares to become self-reliant and embrace her independence, she reminds us that life is a bold adventure—if we’re willing to live it. Chickens in the Road includes more than 20 recipes, craft projects, and McMinn’s photography, and features a special two-color design.

Excerpt from The Farm-Poultry, Vol. 19: October, 1908 Will anyone seriously maintain that such descriptions are intended to portray typical differences in the shapes of the beaks of fowls of different breeds? But these are superficial points, someone may say. We don't agree with that. Both the shape of the beak and the appearance of the eye are clear indications of constitution and condition. But admitting that such points as have been listed are in themselves of no mate rial value - at least to the consumer of table poultry - let us take the descriptions of the most important section the breast: The Plymouth Rock has a broad, moderately deep, full, well rounded breast, The Wyandotte, a broad, deep, round breast, with low set keel. (the glossary does not define keel. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from American Poultry World, Vol. 1: March, 1910 Droopy Pullets. Inflammation of Mouth. Chickens with Cramps. Worms. Treatment of Colds. Catarrhal Colds Unusual Symptoms. Red Worms in the Gizzard. Diarrhoea in Hens. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.