Breeding Poultry for Egg Production

Breeding Poultry for Egg Production
Author: Maine Agricultural Experiment Station
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2018-11-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781729836644

This special re-print edition of Maine Agricultural Experiment Station's book "Breeding Poultry For Egg Production" is a guide to improving flocks of laying hens for egg production. Written in 1911, this classic text on poultry sheds light on how to improve laying flocks utilizing basic breeding methods. An enlightening and informative read that will be found of value to anyone interested in keeping or breeding chickens or other poultry for eggs. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds
Author: Carol Ekarius
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2016-07-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1612128432

More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of this definitive primer for intrepid poultry farmers and feather fanciers alike. From the Manx Rumpy to the Redcap and the Ancona duck to his Aylesbury cousin, each breed is profiled with a brief history, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography. Comprehensive and fun, Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds celebrates the personalities and charming good looks of North America’s quirkiest barnyard birds and waterfowl.

Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens

Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens
Author: Gail Damerow
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 477
Release: 1995-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 158017325X

Expert advice on selecting breeds, caring for chicks, producing eggs, raising broilers, feeding, troubleshooting, and much more.

Egg Marketing

Egg Marketing
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251049327

"This guide provides information and advice to those concerned with the production and sale of eggs in developing countries with an emphasis on marketing, i.e. producing in order to meet market demand. Market-led egg production enables long-term business survival, higher profits and a better standard of living for the egg producer."--FAO