Poultry for profit
by OpenStories
Original author: R. A. Power
"Poultry for Profit" by R. A. Power is a practical guidebook on poultry farming written in the early 20th century. This informative text is designed to educate readers about the various aspects of poultry production, including selecting breeds, proper care, feeding, and economic factors involved in the poultry industry. The book emphasizes the growing significance of poultry as a profitable enterprise, especially during times of rising food costs. In this comprehensive guide, Power discusses the outlook for poultry farming, detailing the lucrative opportunities available to both farmers and urban dwellers. He covers various poultry breeds, their characteristics, and the advantages and disadvantages of each breed type, whether they are for eggs or meat production. Power elaborates on essential practices for raising chicks, managing health and diseases, and creating suitable housing conditions while addressing economic aspects such as marketing poultry products effectively. Through clear instructions and insights, "Poultry for Profit" serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in entering or improving their poultry farming venture.
Poultry for profit, by R. A. Power. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #75419.
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17 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: The Outlook615 words
- 2.Chapter II: The Poultry Breeds1,402 words
- 3.Chapter III: Getting a Start1,311 words
- 4.Chapter IV: Incubation1,933 words
- 5.Chapter V: Brooding1,424 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Rearing Chicks to Maturity1,132 words
- 7.Chapter VII: Feeding for Egg Production1,733 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: Feeding for Meat Production950 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Common Faults of Poultry Houses966 words
- 10.Chapter X: Housing Poultry for Profit1,186 words
- 11.Chapter XI: Interior Fixtures for the Laying Houses734 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Lice and Mites709 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: Poultry Diseases852 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: Cull the Flock1,637 words
- 15.Chapter XV: Preserving Eggs for Winter618 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: Selling the Product948 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: In Conclusion663 words