Raising Poultry the Modern Way

by Leonard S. Mercia

Book by Leonard S. Mercia

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Animals

231 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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 Finally, some of the information (especially regarding the economic aspects/cost) is outdated.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 · Rating 2 out of 5]

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

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

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