
CHAPTER I. THE OUTLOOK
CHAPTER II. THE POULTRY BREEDS
CHAPTER III. GETTING A START
CHAPTER IV. INCUBATION
CHAPTER V. BROODING
CHAPTER VI. REARING CHICKS TO MATURITY.
CHAPTER VII. FEEDING FOR EGG PRODUCTION
CHAPTER VIII. FEEDING FOR MEAT PRODUCTION
CHAPTER IX. COMMON FAULTS OF POULTRY HOUSES
CHAPTER X. HOUSING POULTRY FOR PROFIT.
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.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (103K characters)
Release date
2025-02-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1888–1974

by Arthur W. (Arthur Wesley) Dow

by Catharine Esther Beecher, Harriet Beecher Stowe

by George Thornburgh

by F. H. (Franklin Hiram) King

by Robert Chambers

by Franklin K. (Franklin Knowles) Young

by Jean-Henri Fabre

by H. (Hezekiah) Harvey