Description
This book on Egg Incubation traces the development of incubation methods; it also explains the necessary requirements for achieving maximum results. A combination of the essential factors can be done only with an understanding of how an embryo develops and grows, which is all explained in concise and simple terms. No previous knowledge is assumed, but the full range of possible scales is covered for the fancier who wishes to hatch, say, 50 eggs to the poultry farmer who wishes to hatch thousands. Where large incubators are to be obtained, there is guidance given on capital expenditure decisions and the procedures followed. Also, eggs from a wide range of birds are featured, from bantams to ostriches. Points of difficulty are examined in relation to particular eggs.
The methods used for successful rearing are explained, and there are many illustrations of equipment that may be used. There are 16 plates in full color showing the stages of development and some of the species/breeds which may be hatched. It can be recommenced to poultry fanciers or to students who must have a grounding in the practical applications of incubation methods and embryology.
In this edition, a special color plate section has been specially prepared from photographs by different people. Where still in copyright acknowledgment has been given.
Product Details
- Condition: New
- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Beech Publishing House (1997)
- Language: English
- Illustrations: Color Plates
- ISBN-10: 1857363264
- ISBN-13: 978-1857363265
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 16.1 x 1.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 526 g
Contents:
1. Introduction: Meaning of Incubation 2. The Eggs & Incubation 3. Formation of the Egg 4. The Reproduction Process 5. History of Incubators 6. Justifying the Expenditure 7. The Incubator Room/Building |
8. Small Scale Incubation 9. Large Scale Incubation 10. Incubator Problems 11. Final Developments & Hatching 12. RearingIndex |
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