A Handbook Of Poultry Practices

This book gives complete emphasis upon the practical aspects of poultry keeping. It sets out to inform its readers how certain tasks should be done. The text includes information about the myriad small points which face the man in the field doing the job. Such matters as quantities of water for so many birds, trough space and perching space per bird are essential pieces of information in the successful poultry-man’s armoury.

1. Introduction
2. Breeds and Breeding
3. Hatching and Rearing
4. Ducks, Geese and Turkeys
5. Management of Adult Stock
6. Systems of Poultry Farming
7. Housing and Runs
8. Accounts and Records
9. Table Poultry
10. Foods and Feeding
11. Hygiene, Sanitation and Health
12. Marketing