Raising Poultry the Modern Way

by Leonard S. Mercia

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 Poultry the Modern Way covers all the essentials, including: * selection of birds for meat or egg production * hatching eggs from your own breeding flocks * how to house, feed, and manage the birds * disease, parasite, and predator control * processing, packaging, and quality control of eggs and meat * where to find supplies and equipment This new edition also includes information on incubation and embryology, and a special section on exhibiting various breeds. Those who want to raise poultry for home consumption or profit, on a small or intermediate scale, will find quick answers to their questions in this easy-to-read handbook. The author knows poultry, and his straightforward advice is sure to make the poultry growing experience easier and more enjoyable.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Animals

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1983

About the author

Leonard S. Mercia was an expert in poultry.

Mercia joined the Ohio Poultry Improvement Association as Assistant Field Manager after World War II. In 1954, he joined the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College as an Extension Poultryman, and he was a professor in the Animal Science Department until his retirement in 1983. He published two books, "Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry" and "Storey's Guide to Raising Turkeys."

Reviews

[Jonathan]

This book has some great information. I didn't read all of it, because it covers chickens, turkeys, and ducks, and currently I'm intersted only in chickens. It also seems to focus on the larger operations/commercial aspect. Finally, some of the information (especially regarding the economic aspects/cost) is outdated. Still, it's worth looking over if you are interested in raising poultry.

[Bronwyn]

A gamut of useful information, but more geared towards the commercial poultry keeper--not so much the urban flock keeper as myself.

[Fredrick Danysh]

Poultry raising has changed over time. The author discusses modern production methods for the home owner.

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