The Poultry Book is a comprehensive guide to breeding and managing domestic fowls, written by John C. Bennett and first published in 1850. The book covers a wide range of topics related to poultry, including the history of domestic fowl, the different breeds of chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys, their characteristics, and how to select and breed them. The book also provides detailed information on the general management of poultry, including housing, feeding, and care. Bennett offers advice on how to create the ideal ...
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The Poultry Book is a comprehensive guide to breeding and managing domestic fowls, written by John C. Bennett and first published in 1850. The book covers a wide range of topics related to poultry, including the history of domestic fowl, the different breeds of chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys, their characteristics, and how to select and breed them. The book also provides detailed information on the general management of poultry, including housing, feeding, and care. Bennett offers advice on how to create the ideal environment for fowl, how to prevent and treat diseases, and how to maximize egg production. One of the unique features of The Poultry Book is its numerous original descriptions and portraits of different breeds of fowl, all drawn from life. These illustrations are accompanied by detailed descriptions of each breed, including their physical characteristics, temperament, and suitability for different purposes.Overall, The Poultry Book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in raising domestic fowl, whether for personal or commercial purposes. Its timeless advice and detailed descriptions make it a classic in the field of poultry farming.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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