Ducks and Geese: Standard Breeds and Management
Expert Tips for Successful Waterfowl FarmingBy George E. Howard
Length1h 49m
About this audiobook
In "Ducks and Geese: Standard Breeds and Management," George E. Howard offers a comprehensive guide that intricately explores the husbandry of domestic waterfowl. This meticulously crafted work is characterized by Howard's clear, informative prose, making complex avicultural practices accessible to both novice and experienced breeders. The book delves deeply into the historical context of various standard breeds, providing readers with insights into their traits, behaviors, and optimal management practices, while also considering ecological factors that impact waterfowl husbandry. Throughout, Howard intertwines empirical research with practical advice, rendering this text an essential resource in avicultural literature. George E. Howard, a respected voice in agricultural writing, brings a wealth of experience and passion for waterfowl breeding to this work. His background in veterinary science and years of hands-on management of various avian species underline his authority on the subject. Howard's dedication to preserving and promoting diverse breeds inspires his comprehensive approach, ensuring that both the welfare of the birds and the interests of breeders are prioritized. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in poultry management, sustainable farming practices, or simply the joys of raising ducks and geese. "Ducks and Geese" serves as an indispensable manual that enriches our understanding of aviculture, encouraging a deeper connection with these fascinating birds.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length1 hr 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1DUCKS AND GEESE.
18HOW MUCH TO FEED.
2DUCKS. STANDARD BREEDS OF DUCKS.
19OYSTER SHELLS AND GRIT.
3WHITE PEKIN DUCKS.
20KILLING AND DRESSING FOR MARKET.
4WHITE AYLESBURY DUCKS.
21DEVELOPMENT OF THE DUCKLING IN THE EGG.
5COLORED ROUEN DUCKS.
22NATURAL INCUBATION.
Show all chaptersShow less
6BLACK CAYUGA DUCKS.
23ARTIFICIAL INCUBATION.
7COLORED AND WHITE MUSCOVY DUCKS.
24GEESE. STANDARD BREEDS OF GEESE.
8GRAY AND WHITE CALL DUCKS.
25GRAY TOULOUSE GEESE.
9BLACK EAST INDIAN DUCKS.
26WHITE EMBDEN GEESE.
10CRESTED WHITE DUCKS.
27GRAY AFRICAN GEESE.
11MANAGEMENT OF DUCKS.
28BROWN AND WHITE CHINESE GEESE.
12STARTING A PLANT.
29GRAY WILD GEESE.
13BUILDINGS FOR BREEDING DUCKS.
30COLORED EGYPTIAN GEESE.
14BROODING HOUSES.: GROUND PLAN.
31MANAGEMENT OF GEESE.
15SUPPLYING WATER.
32MATING AND SETTING.
16FEEDING.
33FEEDING AND DRESSING FOR MARKET.
17MIXING FEED.
34CROSS BREEDING.
The Collected Works of John MuirJohn Muir96h 8m$2 · $0.00
LiftoffEric Berger9h 4m$29 · $0.00
Distant SkiesMelissa A. Priblo Chapman12h 39m$23
ApolloCharles Murray, Catherine Bly Cox18h 15m$30
The Story of BirdsSteve Brusatte11h 49m$29 · $0.00
Black Earth WisdomLeah Penniman11h 54m$8 · $0.00
Crystals for BeginnersKaren Frazier3h 49m$20
What If? 10th Anniversary EditionRandall Munroe7h 29m$23
Nikola Tesla - Ultimate Collection: 70+ Scientific Works, Lectures & EssaysNikola Tesla48h 43m$2 · $0.00
Total Cat MojoJackson Galaxy10h 13m$23 · $0.00
Earth at NightNational Aeronautics and Space Administration2h 31m$1 · $0.00
My Life Among the UnderdogsTia Torres5h 51m$24 · $0.00
What It Takes to Save a LifeKwane Stewart6h$24 · $0.00
Pastoral SongJames Rebanks8h 35m$26 · $0.00
How Stella Learned to TalkChristina Hunger7h$24 · $0.00
Craig & FredCraig Grossi8h 6m$26 · $0.00
Celebrating BirdsNatalia Rojas, Ana Maria Martinez6h 47m$24 · $0.00
WildingIsabella Tree12h 22m$23
Saving JemimaJulie Zickefoose4h 59m$20 · $0.00
Horse Brain, Human BrainJanet L. Jones8h 22m$27 · $0.00
You may also like
A Review of the Resources and Industries of the State of Washington, 1909Ithamar Howell4h 40m$2 · $0.00
Tadarida femorosacca (Merriam) in Tamaulipas, MexicoWalter Woelber Dalquest, E. Raymond Hall2m$2 · $0.00
Speciation in the Brazilian Spiny RatsJoão Moojen3h 24m$2 · $0.00
Kellogg's Great Crops of Strawberries, and How to Grow Them the Kellogg WayR. M. Kellogg Co.2h 54m$2 · $0.00
A Hand-book of Precious StonesMeyer D. Rothschild2h 33m$1 · $0.00
Stonehenge and Other British Stone Monuments Astronomically ConsideredNorman Sir Lockyer7h 22m$2 · $0.00
The Preparation & Mounting of Microscopic ObjectsThomas microscopist Davies6h$1 · $0.00
Extensions of Known Ranges of Mexican BatsSydney Anderson9m$2 · $0.00
Fur Farming for Profit, with Especial Reference to Skunk RaisingHermon Basil Laymon2h 10m$2 · $0.00
Mushroom Culture: Its Extension and ImprovementW. Robinson3h 37m$1 · $0.00
Some Common Birds in Their Relation to AgricultureF. E. L. Beal1h 27m$2 · $0.00
Bees, Shown to the ChildrenEllison Hawks3h 1m$2 · $0.00
Windmills, Picturesque and Historic: The Motors of the PastF. H. Shelton42m$2 · $0.00
The Art of Wood FinishingNita Hubbert5h 55m$2.30
A Treatise on the Brewing of BeerE. Hughes45m$1 · $0.00
Pleistocene Soricidae from San Josecito Cave, Nuevo Leon, MexicoJames S. Findley11m$1 · $0.00
The Money Pit, Vol. 9Tom Kraeutler, Leslie Segrete10h 37m$20
American Forest TreesHenry H. Gibson24h 59m$2 · $0.00
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature StudyOntario. Department of Education3h 26m$2 · $0.00
EvolutionJames A. S. Watson2h 37m$1 · $0.00