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Storeys Guide to Raising Ducks
Dave Holderread
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Description for Storeys Guide to Raising Ducks
Paperback. A guide to raising ducks that provides information for those who want to keep ducks. It covers such topics as: choosing the right breed, including rare breeds and hybrid ducks; breeding and rearing practices; feeding; and, butchering. It includes a comprehensive resource section for both the novice and the veteran farmer. Series: Storey's Guide to Raising. Num Pages: 336 pages, photographs & illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: TVHP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 618.
Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks provides vital information for anyone wanting to keep ducks. It covers everything - choosing the right breed, including rare breeds and hybrid ducks; breeding and rearing practices; feeding; butchering; and, a comprehensive resource section for both the novice and the veteran farmer. New and Expanded features include: expanded breed section; more information on facilities for ducklings, health, and disease treatment; a compendium on marketing and record keeping; section on colour genetics; and, new information on rarer breed conservation.
Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks provides vital information for anyone wanting to keep ducks. It covers everything - choosing the right breed, including rare breeds and hybrid ducks; breeding and rearing practices; feeding; butchering; and, a comprehensive resource section for both the novice and the veteran farmer. New and Expanded features include: expanded breed section; more information on facilities for ducklings, health, and disease treatment; a compendium on marketing and record keeping; section on colour genetics; and, new information on rarer breed conservation.
Product Details
Publisher
Storey Publishing LLC
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Storey's Guide to Raising
Condition
New
Weight
597g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
North Adams, United States
ISBN
9781603426923
SKU
V9781603426923
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Dave Holderread
Dave Holderread, author of Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks, has raised ducks for nearly 50 years. He and his wife have established one of the largest genetic stocks of domestic waterfowl in the world on their farm in Oregon, and their ducks have won numerous championships at regional and national shows. Holderread teaches in vocational poultry programs throughout North America. ... Read more
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