The Complete Handbook of Poultry-Keeping
This fully illustrated handbook provides a wide-ranging and very detailed introduction to all aspects of poultry-keeping and the poultry industry. The beginner who is interested in keeping enough birds to make him self-sufficient is introduced to the methods that will produce the best results. And those who want to progress on to commercial production will find up-to-date technical information and advice on the various intensive methods.
The reader is taken step by step through the subjects, from the first decisions that have to be made, on the number and type of birds, where to keep them and why – as a hobby, for showing or for future expansion into a commercial enterprise, to the running of a large-scale business. Housing and equipment, rearing, feeding and health and their associated problems are all covered in great depth, and there are valuable chapters on the egg and meat business, based on a first-hand knowledge of the industry.
Those who are involved on a small scale, or on a commercial basis, whether keeping the standard breeds, or interested in the more unusual ones, will all find this book an invaluable aid to successful poultry-keeping.
Illustrated with over 40 black and white photographs and line drawings.

By: Stuart Banks
Publisher: Ward Lock Ltd, 1984
Pages: 216
Dimensions: ± 24.5 cm x 18.5 cm
Softcover. Good condition. Covers have some corner wear and creasings. Pencil underlining and margin hand-written notes.