Poultry for profit

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Poultry for profit

by R. A. (Richard Anderson) Power

EN·~1 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
1

CHAPTER I. THE OUTLOOK

3:36
2

CHAPTER II. THE POULTRY BREEDS

8:12
3

CHAPTER III. GETTING A START

7:39
4

CHAPTER IV. INCUBATION

10:54
5

CHAPTER V. BROODING

7:58
6

CHAPTER VI. REARING CHICKS TO MATURITY.

6:27
7

CHAPTER VII. FEEDING FOR EGG PRODUCTION

9:52
8

CHAPTER VIII. FEEDING FOR MEAT PRODUCTION

5:28
9

CHAPTER IX. COMMON FAULTS OF POULTRY HOUSES

5:41
10

CHAPTER X. HOUSING POULTRY FOR PROFIT.

6:46

Description

The book opens by asking why the poultry business has exploded into a billion‑dollar industry and then promises to share the practical secrets behind that success. It frames the opportunity for anyone from a city dweller repurposing an old piano box to a farmer with acres, showing how cheap table scraps can be turned into a steady stream of eggs and meat. The author stresses that rising beef and pork prices have made chicken a staple on family tables, creating a demand that keeps the market hungry for more producers.

From there, the guide moves into the essentials of choosing the right birds, outlining the three main classes of poultry and spotlighting the most productive egg layers like the White Leghorn and Black Minorca. It balances enthusiasm with caution, urging readers to start modestly, learn the key handling principles, and grow their flocks gradually. By the end of the first act, listeners will have a clear picture of the economics, the breeds, and the careful steps needed to turn a backyard hobby into a profitable venture.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (103K characters)

Release date

2025-02-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

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R. A. (Richard Anderson) Power

1888–1974

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