
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
2010-06-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1872
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