Download or read book The Selection and Feeding of Laying Hens written by Allen Griffith Philips and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fresh Eggs Daily written by Lisa Steele and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many "recipes" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout. The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.
Download or read book The Selection and Feeding of Laying Hens written by Allen Griffith Philips and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Free choice Feeding of Laying Hens written by Jesse Elmer Parker and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Commercial Poultry Nutrition written by S. Leeson and published by Nottingham University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering a variety of essential topics relating to commercial poultry nutrition and production—including feeding systems and poultry diets—this complete reference is ideal for professionals in the poultry-feed industries, veterinarians, nutritionists, and farm managers. Detailed and accessible, the guide analyzes commercial poultry production at a worldwide level and outlines the importance it holds for maintaining essential food supplies. With ingredient evaluations and diet formulations, the study's compressive models for feeding programs target a wide range of commercially prominent poultry, including laying hens, broiler chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and game birds, among others.
Download or read book The Prairie Homestead Cookbook written by Jill Winger and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.
Download or read book Free Choice Feeding for Laying Hens written by R. Evans and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Chickens written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice on selecting breeds, caring for chicks, producing eggs, raising broilers, feeding, troubleshooting, and much more.
Download or read book The Feeding of Chickens written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early guide to poultry husbandry is a fascinating read for any poultry keeper or historian of the breed and contains much information and anecdote that is still useful today. Contents Include: How chickens use their feed; General principles of feeding chickens; Nutritive requirements of chickens; Effect of feed on flesh and eggs; Deficiency diseases and vices; Selecting feedstuffs; Practical points in feeding chickens; Use of milk and home-grown grain. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Selecting Hens for Egg Production written by Joseph Patrick Quinn and published by . This book was released on 1934 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Improving Feed Efficiency in Laying Hens Using Individual Feed Records in a Selection Index written by Yu-Han Hou and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Select the Laying Hen written by Harry M. Lamon and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Feeding Pasture Raised Poultry written by Jeff Mattocks and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-05 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beginner s Guide to Raising Chickens in Your Backyard written by Uromiteju Temi and published by Gaius Quill Publishing . This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens in Your Backyard "Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens in Your Backyard" is the ultimate resource for anyone interested in backyard chicken keeping. Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced homesteader, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to raise healthy and happy chickens in your own backyard. The book begins with an introduction to the world of backyard chicken keeping, exploring the reasons why more and more people are turning to chickens for fresh eggs and meat. The first chapter covers the basics of getting started with backyard chicken keeping, from choosing the right breed of chicken for your needs to selecting and preparing a suitable coop and run. Chapter two is dedicated to coop design and maintenance, covering everything from coop layout and ventilation to cleaning and maintenance. You'll learn how to create a comfortable and safe living space for your chickens as well as how to keep it sparkling clean and free from pests. Chapter three delves into feeding and nutrition, providing you with an overview of chicken nutrition and feed requirements. You'll learn about the different types of feed available and how to provide your chickens with a balanced diet that will keep them healthy and productive. The fourth chapter explores health and disease prevention, teaching you how to recognize common ailments and diseases that affect chickens as well as how to prevent the spread of disease through biosecurity measures. You'll also learn about vaccination and treatment options as well as parasite prevention and control. Egg production and incubation are the focus of chapter five. You'll learn about the egg-laying process and how to maximize egg production, as well as how to collect, store, and cook eggs. The chapter concludes with a section on incubating and hatching chicks, including tips and tricks for successful incubation. The final chapter of the book is all about meat production. You'll learn how to select the right breed for meat production, how to raise meat birds from chick to table, and how to harvest, process, and butcher chickens for meat. Throughout the book, you'll find practical tips and advice from experienced chicken keepers, as well as detailed illustrations and photographs that will help you visualize the concepts being discussed. Whether you're raising chickens for fun or profit, "Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens in Your Backyard" is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to start a backyard chicken operation.
Download or read book Report written by Kansas. State Board of Agriculture and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Records significant developments and events in Kansas agriculture. Serves as an annual report to the governor and legislature.
Download or read book Chick Days written by Jenna Woginrich and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jenna Woginrich chronicles the life journey of three chickens (Amelia, Honey, and Tilda) from fluffy, newly hatched bundles to grown hens laying eggs of their own. As you watch these chickens grow, you’ll learn everything you need to know about chicken behavior, feeding, housing, and health care. This playfully informative guide will inspire you to confidently raise your own feathered flock.
Download or read book Methods of Feeding Laying Hens written by Emmett Idolia Robertson and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
