Raising Emus

Raising Emus

Author: Jenna Tolli

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781725308954

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Emus are native to Australia, but they are raised as livestock throughout the world. Thousands of emus are raised on farms in the United States and used for various products. Readers will learn how emus are raised, the challenges of caring for them, and what the future holds for emu farming. Interesting and unusual facts are included throughout the narrative to engage young readers. Full-color photographs are paired with the manageable text to help readers learn more about this unique farm animal.


Small Farm Handbook

Small Farm Handbook

Author: Shirley Humphrey

Publisher: UCANR Publications

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781879906235

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A guide to starting and operating a successful small farm.


Poultry Science

Poultry Science

Author: Colin G. Scanes

Publisher: Waveland Press

Published: 2019-11-06

Total Pages: 487

ISBN-13: 1478640375

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Poultry production continues to make tremendous advances. This thoroughly revised fifth edition of Scanes’ seminal, comprehensive text presents students and professionals alike with valuable, research-based material relevant to all stages of a poultry career. Areas covered include global and commercial poultry production; poultry business organization; and production of meat chickens (broilers), turkeys, eggs, ducks, geese, game birds, and other poultry. Other chapters cover the fundamental science behind production: poultry biology, genetics, behavior, diseases/health, housing, ventilation, and processing. New or greatly expanded sections cover biosecurity; poultry stress/welfare; feed additives; food safety; incubation; controlling pests; poultry waste and environmental issues; brooding; and organic, free-range, and niche poultry production. “Points for Discussion” and “Deeper Dive” sections highlight key examples and provide further context and empirical data for critical areas in poultry production, giving students a first-hand look at issues in both small and large operations. The book concludes with an in-depth, invaluable chapter on applying for internships and positions for the start of a successful career.


Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry, 4th Edition

Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry, 4th Edition

Author: Glenn Drowns

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2012-05-22

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1612120008

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Whether you’re running a farm or interested in keeping a few backyard birds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Poultry covers everything you need to know to successfully raise your own chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, and more. Stressing humane practices throughout, Glenn Drowns provides expert advice on breed selection, housing, feeding, behavior, breeding, health care, and processing your own meat and eggs. With tips on raising specialty species like doves, ostriches, and peafowl, you’ll be inspired to experiment with new breeds and add diversity to your poultry operation.


How to Raise Poultry

How to Raise Poultry

Author: Christine Heinrichs

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2009-04-15

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1616732121

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Prized for their feathers or eggs, raised for their meat or their beauty or simply for fun, poultry of a dazzling array of sorts and sizes have a place in the heart of farmers, ranchers, and bird fanciers alike. If you want to raise fowl—of whatever kind and for whatever reason—this book is the perfect place to begin. Poultry expert Christine Heinrichs lays out the distinctions between waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans), turkeys, gamebirds (peafowl, pheasants, quail, and others), ratites (ostriches, emus, and rheas), and pigeons. She then clearly details the very different requirements for raising each species, from feeding and housing to husbandry and health, to showing and marketing and legal concerns. Whether you’re thinking of starting a flock or acquiring a few feathered friends, this handy guide tells you everything you need to know to raise healthy poultry for pleasure or profit—or both. Breed Guide & Selection Proper Care & Healthy Feeding Building Facilities & Fencing


Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

Author: Carol Ekarius

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2016-07-18

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1612128432

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More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of this definitive primer for intrepid poultry farmers and feather fanciers alike. From the Manx Rumpy to the Redcap and the Ancona duck to his Aylesbury cousin, each breed is profiled with a brief history, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography. Comprehensive and fun, Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds celebrates the personalities and charming good looks of North America’s quirkiest barnyard birds and waterfowl.


Ostrich Production Systems

Ostrich Production Systems

Author: M. M. Shanawany

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9789251043004

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A comprehensive review of all aspects of ostrich production including a series of case histories from some countries that farm ostriches commercially: important countries such as South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe; newly re-emerging industries such as Australia; and countries where production is less developed, such as Kenya, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).