Ducks and Geese - Paperback

by Rob Slocum (Author), Jackson Chambers (Introduction by), Harry Lamon (Author)

This special re-print edition of Lamon and Slocum's "Duck and Geese" contains a treasure trove of information on raising ducks and geese. Written in 1922, this classic text is considered one of the most authoritive books on the subject of raising Domestic Ducks and Geese for pleasure or for eggs and meat. Included are details on all the subjects pertinent to them, as well as details on all the major breeds. Chapters include Breeds and Varieties of Ducks, Commercial Duck Farming: Starting Out, Duck Farming: Managing Breeding Stock, Incubation, Brooding and Rearing Young Stock, Marketing Ducks and Eggs, Ducks on the Farm, Breeds and Varieties of Geese, Management of Breeding Geese, Care and Incubation of Goose Eggs, Raising Goslings and much more. Lavishly illustrated with rare period photos. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.