
audiobook
SHEEP, SWINE, AND POULTRY;
A clear, compact guide walks listeners through the origins and varieties of sheep, swine, and poultry, offering a practical roadmap for anyone interested in raising these animals. The author blends historical anecdotes with concise explanations of breed characteristics, making the material feel both grounded and accessible. Illustrations referenced in the text help bring the descriptions to life, even in an audio format.
The core of the work focuses on everyday concerns: effective breeding methods, sensible feeding regimes, and straightforward management techniques. Disease sections concentrate on the ailments most likely to appear on a farm, paired with remedies drawn from real‑world veterinary experience. The language stays free of heavy jargon, allowing both seasoned breeders and curious amateurs to follow along with confidence.
Listeners will appreciate how the book ties the growing demand for wool, pork, and eggs to practical advice that can improve productivity and animal health. By the end of the first act, they’ll have a solid foundation for caring for these livestock and a better sense of why each species remains vital to modern agriculture.
Full title
Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc.
Language
en
Duration
~13 hours (772K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Steven Giacomelli, Harry Lamé 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
2012-03-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1824–1893
A 19th-century veterinary writer, this author produced practical guides on horses, cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry for farmers and animal owners. His books helped bring veterinary advice to a wider public in an era when livestock care was central to everyday life.
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