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Title: Ducks and Geese: Standard Breeds and Management
Series Title: United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 64
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Tom Cosmas
Summary: "Ducks and Geese: Standard Breeds and Management" by George E. Howard is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the various standard breeds of ducks and geese, offering practical advice on their management and care. With detailed descriptions of each breed and valuable insights into breeding, feeding, and housing practices, this publication is intended for farmers and poultry enthusiasts looking to raise these waterfowl effectively. The opening of this guide introduces the reader to the various breeds of ducks available for farming, including the White Pekin, White Aylesbury, and Colored Rouen, among others. It combines historical background with essential information on each breed's characteristics, advantages, and care requirements. Additionally, Howard emphasizes the growing popularity of duck raising as a prosperous farming venture, highlighting the importance of proper management for success. The section carefully outlines the foundational knowledge for readers to begin their journey into duck and goose breeding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Howard, George E. (George Ellsworth)
EBook No.: 62685
Published: Jul 17, 2020
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Ducks
Subject: Geese
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Ducks and Geese: Standard Breeds and Management
Series Title: United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 64
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Tom Cosmas
Summary: "Ducks and Geese: Standard Breeds and Management" by George E. Howard is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the various standard breeds of ducks and geese, offering practical advice on their management and care. With detailed descriptions of each breed and valuable insights into breeding, feeding, and housing practices, this publication is intended for farmers and poultry enthusiasts looking to raise these waterfowl effectively. The opening of this guide introduces the reader to the various breeds of ducks available for farming, including the White Pekin, White Aylesbury, and Colored Rouen, among others. It combines historical background with essential information on each breed's characteristics, advantages, and care requirements. Additionally, Howard emphasizes the growing popularity of duck raising as a prosperous farming venture, highlighting the importance of proper management for success. The section carefully outlines the foundational knowledge for readers to begin their journey into duck and goose breeding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Howard, George E. (George Ellsworth)
EBook No.: 62685
Published: Jul 17, 2020
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Ducks
Subject: Geese
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.