Ducks and Geese

audiobook

Ducks and Geese

by Harry M. Lamon, Rob R. (Rob Roy) Slocum

EN·~5 hours·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total

Transcriber's Note

5:24:50

PREFACE

3:22

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

2:22

Description

In this thorough audio guide, listeners discover the world of waterfowl husbandry, from bustling duck farms that feed thousands of ducklings a year to modest backyard flocks that add a touch of rural charm. The authors lay out the economics and daily routines of raising ducks and geese, stressing how these birds can become a profitable niche for both commercial growers and the average farmer.

The core of the program follows the practices of a highly successful Long Island duck operation, offering concrete examples of housing, feeding, and disease control that can be adapted to smaller settings. A dedicated chapter then turns to goose raising, highlighting the low startup costs and modest labor required, especially for farmwomen seeking a side enterprise.

Richly described illustrations accompany the narration, turning complex procedures into vivid, easy‑to‑visualize scenes. Listeners gain a clear, step‑by‑step roadmap for breeding, feeding, and marketing their waterfowl, making the material useful whether they aim to launch a full‑scale business or simply enjoy a few well‑kept birds.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (317K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Steven Giacomelli, Simon Gardner, La Monte H.P. Yarroll and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)

Release date

2010-06-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the authors

HM

Harry M. Lamon

b. 1872

A practical early-20th-century poultry expert, this author wrote clear, hands-on guides for farmers and breeders raising chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. His books are straightforward, experience-based, and still interesting as snapshots of American farm life and agricultural know-how.

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Rob R. (Rob Roy) Slocum

1883–1944

A practical early-20th-century writer on poultry and farm life, this author helped bring government-backed advice on chickens, ducks, geese, eggs, and marketing to everyday readers. His books and bulletins are straightforward, useful snapshots of American agriculture in that era.

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