Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks

Informationen zum Autor Dave Holderread, author of Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks , has raised ducks for nearly 50 years. He and his wife have established one of the largest genetic stocks of domestic waterfowl in the world on their farm in Oregon, and their ducks have won numerous championships at regional and national shows. Holderread teaches in vocational poultry programs throughout North America. Klappentext A perfect choice for many farmers, ducks produce eggs and meat efficiently, thrive in inclement weather, help control insect and snail populations, and they're also entertaining and beautiful. From selecting the breed that's right for you to rearing, housing, and caring for your birds, Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks provides essential advice and practical know-how you need to keep a thriving flock. The revised and updated second edition includes: *Expanded coverage of 23 domestic North American breeds *Preview of natural and artificial incubation *Revised and expanded guide to duck colors *Up-to-date information on disease prevention and treatment *Guidelines for showing *Tips on rare breed conservation Vorwort Covering everything from breeding to butchering, Dave Holderread provides all the information you need to know to successfully raise your own ducks. Zusammenfassung Covering everything from breeding to butchering, Dave Holderread provides all the information you need to know to successfully raise your own ducks.

Product details

• Authors: Dave Holderread, Holderread Dave
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.01.2011
• EAN: 9781603426923
• ISBN: 978-1-60342-692-3
• No. of pages: 336
• Series: Storey's Guide to Raising (Pap; Storey's Guide to Raising; Storey's Guide to Raising; Storey’s Guide to Raising
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Agribusiness, Veterinary medicine: large animals (domestic / farm), Agriculture, agribusiness and food production industries, Veterinary medicine: large animals