
Transcriber's Note
PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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.
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
Jun 30, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1872
Best known for practical early-20th-century books on poultry, this American writer focused on clear, useful advice for farmers and small flock keepers. His work covered breeding, feeding, incubation, and the raising of ducks, geese, and turkeys.
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A practical early-20th-century writer on poultry keeping, he produced clear, useful guides for farmers and backyard keepers. His books and bulletins focused on raising, breeding, and marketing chickens, ducks, geese, eggs, and other poultry products.
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