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| Author | : Peter Cherry |
| Publisher | : CABI |
| Total Pages | : 253 |
| Release | : 2008-01-01 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1845934415 |
Ducks are kept for profit in a great diversity of circumstances in both temperate and tropical climates. Outlining the biology of the domestic duck, this book provides quantitative descriptions of nutritional and environmental effects on growing and breeding ducks, as well as practical advice on husbandry, housing and management.
| Author | : A. Jalaludeen |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 664 |
| Release | : 2022-01-20 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 9811661006 |
This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of duck production and management. It presents a complete overview of different aspects of duck production with particular emphasis on rearing systems. The book reviews current knowledge on the anatomy, physiology, genetics, breeding, nutrition, incubation, and hatching practices of ducks. It further discusses the common diseases of duck, their treatment regime, and prevention strategies. The book additionally examines all aspects of the global duck industry, the constraints, and the recommendations. It also explores nutrient requirements and feed evaluation for duck and evaluates nutrition's influence on the gut microbiome. Towards the end, the book presents the latest genomic applications, including high throughput sequencing and various bioinformatics tools in duck production. This book serves as an essential resource for duck industry practitioners, researchers, and students.
| Author | : Dave Holderread |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 369 |
| Release | : 2011-02-05 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1603426922 |
With in-depth information on feeding, housing, behavior, and health care, this comprehensive guide also provides proven strategies for creating a profitable business plan and marketing your products. Whether you’re about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks will help you achieve your duck-raising goals.
| Author | : Paul Ives |
| Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 377 |
| Release | : 2021-03-22 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1528763513 |
This vintage text contains a complete handbook and guide for breeders, growers, and admirers of domestic geese and ducks. Much of the information contained herein is timeless, making this book of considerable value to modern poultry enthusiasts and a text not to be missed by collectors of antique literature of this ilk. The chapters of this book include: 'History, Habits, Tradition, and General Possibilities in Geese'; 'Breeds of Geese'; 'The Heavy-Weight Varieties'; 'The Medium-Weight Varieties'; 'Rare and Ornamental Varieties'; 'Selecting for Breeding'; 'Hatching and Rearing'; 'Fattening Geese'; 'Exhibiting Geese'; etcetera. This text was originally published in 1947, and is proudly republished now complete with a new introduction on poultry farming.
| Author | : Various |
| Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 89 |
| Release | : 2016-09-06 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1473354676 |
This volume comprises a collection of useful articles on starting a duck farm, with information on the housing, feeding, breeding, and the general care and management of ducks. Including a wealth of practical information on a variety of aspects of duck-keeping, these articles will be of much value to the novice duck-keeper, and make for worthy additions to collections of agricultural and animal-keeping literature. The articles contained within this text are: 'Ducks and Duck Breedings - Charles Roscoe'; 'Ducks: Breeding, Rearing, and Management - Reginald Appleyard'; 'Natural and Artificial Duck Culture - James Rankin'; and 'Domestic Geese and Ducks - Paul Ives'. We are proud to republish this antiquarian volume, now complete with a new introduction on poultry farming.
| Author | : Mike Ashton |
| Publisher | : Crowood |
| Total Pages | : 394 |
| Release | : 2014-11-30 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 184797970X |
Most domesticated ducks are descended from the wild mallard and over the centuries many different breeds have been created. They have been kept as pets, or for their ornamental value, or have been farmed for their meat, eggs and down. In The Domestic Duck, Chris and Mike Ashton explain how these breeds have been developed and how to look after them. Contents include: Breeds, their origins and characteristics; Classic ducks from all over the world; 'Designer' ducks of the twentieth century; Management of adult stock; Breeding and rearing ducklings; Common problems and ailments. Fully illustrated with over 170 black & white photographs and 35 colour photographs depicting examples of the pure breeds and all aspects of their management, this is the essential manual for all duck-keepers.
