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The Corning Egg Farm book, by Corning himselfEdward Corning

The Corning Egg Farm book, by Corning himself

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Original author: Edward Corning

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"The Corning Egg Farm Book" by Edward and Gardner Corning is a detailed guide on poultry farming, specifically focusing on egg production, written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth account of the Corning Egg Farm's methods and systems that have contributed to its reputation as one of the most successful poultry farms in the world. It covers everything from the foundational principles of establishing an egg farm to intricate breeding techniques and production systems. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the Corning Egg Farm, detailing its inception and the various strategies employed to optimize egg production. It describes the initial experiments with different poultry types, including Buff Rocks and Leghorns, before ultimately settling on the Single Comb White Leghorn for its superior egg-laying capabilities. The authors reflect on their learning journey, emphasizing the importance of scientific breeding and feeding methods, as well as the challenges faced in the early years of their venture. This portion sets the stage for a comprehensive guide filled with practical advice, insights into the poultry industry, and lessons learned from years of experience.

The Corning Egg Farm book, by Corning himself, by Edward Corning. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #72042.

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37 Chapters

  1. 1.Chapter I: The Building of the Corning Egg Farm 21351 words
  2. 2.Chapter XVIII: Incubation on the Corning Egg Farm 10665 words
  3. 3.Chapter XIX297 words
  4. 4.Chapter XXXIII: A Word in Closing 1921,759 words
  5. 5.Chapter I: The Building of the Corning Egg Farm5,103 words
  6. 6.Chapter II: Egg Farming the Most Profitable Branch of Poultry Keeping1,109 words
  7. 7.Chapter III: What is a Fresh Egg?--An Egg Should be Sanitary as Well as Fresh1,168 words
  8. 8.Chapter IV: Preparation of Eggs for Market260 words
  9. 9.Chapter V: The Selection of the Breed--The Strain is of Utmost Importance1,390 words
  10. 10.Chapter VI772 words
  11. 11.Chapter VII: What is the Winter Layer?--The Properly Hatched and Reared Pullet628 words
  12. 12.Chapter VIII: A Great Laying Strain--The Selection of Breeders to Produce It1,001 words
  13. 13.Chapter IX: What is the Best Time to Hatch?898 words
  14. 14.Chapter X: Succulent Green Food--Satisfactory Egg Production Impossible Without It1,222 words
  15. 15.Chapter XI: Anthracite Coal Ashes--A Substitute for Many More Expensive Necessities498 words
  16. 16.Chapter XII: Eggs for Breeding Should be Laid by a Real Yearling Hen510 words
  17. 17.Chapter XIII: Policing the Farm--With Bloodhounds, Searchlights and Rifles699 words
  18. 18.Chapter XIV: The Necessity for Pure Water--An Egg is Chemically 80% Water632 words
  19. 19.Chapter XV: Hard Coal Ashes, Oyster Shell, and Grit357 words
  1. 20.Chapter XVI: Beef Scrap and Green Bone Substitutes for Nature’s Animal Food412 words
  2. 21.Chapter XVII: A Time for Everything--Everything on Time650 words
  3. 22.Chapter XVIII: Incubation on the Corning Egg Farm3,358 words
  4. 23.Chapter XIX2,896 words
  5. 24.Chapter XX2,150 words
  6. 25.Chapter XXI: Feeding for Eggs--Wholesome Nourishment--Not Destructive Stimulants2,207 words
  7. 26.Chapter XXII450 words
  8. 27.Chapter XXIII: Feeding the Breeding Cockerels161 words
  9. 28.Chapter XXIV: Preparing Surplus Cockerels for Market299 words
  10. 29.Chapter XXV738 words
  11. 30.Chapter XXVI: The Buildings on the Corning Egg Farm1,664 words
  12. 31.Chapter XXVII: Construction of Laying, Breeding, and Breeding Cockerel Houses1,975 words
  13. 32.Chapter XXVIII: The Colony Houses--There are Forty-one on the Farm458 words
  14. 33.Chapter XXIX: Materials Required for Laying House354 words
  15. 34.Chapter XXX: The Original Thirty Hens219 words
  16. 35.Chapter XXXI: Egg Records813 words
  17. 36.Chapter XXXII: Prevention and Treatment of Diseases316 words
  18. 37.Chapter XXXIII: A Word in Closing1,493 words