
This handbook offers a straightforward look at raising ducks and geese, combining the rigor of commercial production with tips for the modest farmstead. Readers will find clear explanations of everything from hatchery setup to daily care, aimed at anyone who wants to turn waterfowl into a reliable source of income.
The authors base most of the commercial advice on the operations of a successful Long Island duck farm, presenting a single, well‑documented system rather than a confusing array of competing methods. At the same time, a dedicated chapter translates those techniques for smaller flocks, showing how the same principles can be scaled down for family farms.
What sets the book apart are its extensive, high‑quality illustrations that walk the reader through housing designs, feeding equipment, and the subtle differences among breeds. With these visual guides, even novice growers can grasp the nuances of breed selection, breeding cycles, and day‑to‑day management.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (325K 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
Known for practical early 20th-century books on poultry breeding and feeding, this U.S. Department of Agriculture specialist wrote for farmers who wanted clear, usable advice. His work helped shape everyday poultry practice at a time when egg and poultry production were becoming more scientific.
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Best known for practical early-20th-century books on chickens, ducks, geese, and poultry breeding, this American writer turned farm knowledge into clear, useful guides. Much of the work linked to him was published through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, giving his books a grounded, hands-on feel.
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