John Edwin Dougherty Ben Duncan (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive guide to constructing and operating electric brooders. Electric brooders have become a popular alternative to older methods, and this text provides all the information necessary to construct and operate one of these systems. Starting with a basic premise of electric brooder function, the author gives directions on different circuits, wiring, insulation, and heating units. Heating capacity, the number of circuits, and amperage are covered in depth, as is the importance of a good heating system for maintaining the health of the chicks. Practical, real-world advice is given on how to determine heating specifications and how to select the appropriate equipment for a given application. The author provides guidance on how to determine the heat requirement for a given number of chicks, along with instructions on how to calculate the size and length of resistance wire required for the heating system. A full table of specifications for electric brooders is included, complete with ratings for connected load, heat capacity, electricity required, and amperage. The author provides information on the durability and construction of brooders, discussing materials and the importance of proper assembly. The book positions electric brooders within the historical and agricultural context of poultry farming. The author discusses the importance of ventilation and humidity, particularly in electric brooders, and provides guidance on how to achieve the ideal conditions. Information on room temperature and how to manage brooding in cold weather is also included, as is a section on servicing the brooder. This book is a comprehensive guide to electric brooders, providing practical and detailed information for constructing and operating one of these systems. The author discusses the importance of ventilation and provides guidance on how to achieve the ideal conditions. Information on room temperature and how to manage brooding in cold weather is also included, as is a section on servicing the brooder. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1932 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 34 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 34 Volume C325 Dougherty, J. E. (John Edwin), 1887-1976,Moses, B. D. (Ben Duncan), 1882-.