Isbn: 9780243094653 - The Chick Book: From the Breeding Pen Through the Shell to Maturity (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book by the author provides an in-depth look at the principles and techniques of incubating and brooding chicks while providing valuable information on successful poultry raising. Hatching and raising chicks is a crucial element in poultry farming as it determines the health and productivity of the future flock. The book emphasizes the importance of utilizing proper methods and equipment for both incubation and brooding, stressing the need for maintaining optimal environmental conditions for chick development. It explores the factors that influence successful egg hatching, including egg selection, temperature control, and ventilation. The author highlights the significance of providing proper nutrition and a clean environment for the chicks during the brooding stage, discussing the different types of feed and feeding methods. It also addresses common challenges encountered in chick raising, such as disease prevention and parasite control. The book concludes with practical advice on transitioning chicks to the growing stage, emphasizing the importance of providing adequate space, shelter, and nutrition. By incorporating the knowledge and insights presented in this book, poultry farmers can enhance their chick raising practices, leading to healthier and more productive flocks. 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.…