Raising Poultry the Modern Way

This Garden Way Classic has been the single most useful reference to countless small flock raisers over the years, and this revised and updated edition answers the questions of a whole new generation of poultry growers. For anyone interested in raising chickens, turkey, ducks, or geese, Raising Poultry the Modern Way covers all the essentials, including: * selection of birds for meat or egg production * hatching eggs from your own breeding flocks * how to house, feed, and manage the birds * disease, parasite, and predator control * processing, packaging, and quality control of eggs and meat * where to find supplies and equipment This new edition also includes information on incubation and embryology, and a special section on exhibiting various breeds. Those who want to raise poultry for home consumption or profit, on a small or intermediate scale, will find quick answers to their questions in this easy-to-read handbook. The author knows poultry, and his straightforward advice is sure to make the poultry growing experience easier and more enjoyable.Mercia, Leonard S. is the author of 'Raising Poultry the Modern Way' with ISBN 9780882665771 and ISBN 0882665774.