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The purpose of this technote is to help families in the tropics alleviate hunger and poverty by improving small-farm chick production and health.
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It covers what you need to know to raise chickens. It has a section on chicken breeds, as not all chickens are alike. Information on brooding and early care of the young chicks is provided. There is information on henhouse furniture, or what to have in the henhouse for the chickens. Feeding is...
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This Agrodok provides a wealth of useful information on how to overcome the main constraints in small-scale poultry production and deal with threats like predation and infectious diseases. It is a practical booklet with chapters on hatching, housing, nutrition and health. 2 Copies
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1951-01-01 The purpose of this book is to provide a practical working manual and guide for poultrymen keeping layers in indiviual cages in relatively open house.
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2011-10-07 The most comprehensive and definitive guide to date on raising all-natural poultry, for homesteaders or farmers seeking to close their loo.The Small-Scale Poultry Flockoffers a practical and integrative model for working with chickens and other domestic fowls, based entirely on natural systems.
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This Garden Way Classic has been the single most useful reference to countless small flock raisers over the years, and this revised and updated edition answers the questions of a whole new generation of poultry growers. For anyone interested in raising chickens, turkey, ducks, or geese, Raising...
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2019-10-01 This workshop will be given in English with Thai translation. Animal feed represents 70% of the costs involved in modern animal production. This creates a significant problem for small-scale farmers as it allows for very little financial margin. This workshop will explore how to reduce this...
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Explains the advantages of chickens, ducks, and geese, describes popular breeds, and provides practical advice on breeding, housing requirements, feed, and health care.
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1964-01-01 This classic text on poultry contains a treasury of knowledge on keeping and raising chickens for home egg or meat production or for profit on the farm. An enlightening and informative read that will benefit the beginner in poultry.
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This handbook contains all the information necessary to help you set up a poultry unit large or small, for broilers or layers. It assumes no specialized knowledge and contains advice on breeds, housing, feeding, management, health, marketing and finance. If you already have a poultry unit, or if...