In 111 pages, Dr. Batty a recognized expert, provides clarity and simplicity in his writings covering everything you need to know about natural incubation and rearing.
Despite scientific advances the incubation of eggs by natural means, whether by hen, duck,goose or other female bird, continues to be the most effective interms of the percentage hatched and healthy chicks.
This book is a concise guide to how chicks may be hatched and reared. Based on the Author's experiences over many years it shows how the best results may be obtained at economic cost.
| 1. Natural Incubation 2. Selecting Broody Hens 3. The Breeding Pen 4. Anatomy of the Fowl 5. The egg 6. Breeding and Feeding | 7. The Hatching Process 8. Management of the Broody 9. Ducks and Geese 10. Turkeys and Peafowl 11. Brooding and Rearing |
This title covers all aspects of caring, housing, managing, and breeding pheasants and waterfowl, The book is a credit to its author Dr. Danny Brown that was highly regarded for his other book, A Guide to Pigeons, Doves & Quail. This title is an excellent reference source for all.
| 1. Foreword 2. About the author 3. Acknowledgements 4. Introduction 5. General Management 6. Housing 7. Compatibility and Hybridization | 8. Restraint & Handling 9. Flight Restriction 10. Nesting Facilities 11. Reproductive Manipulation and Sexing 12. Incubation Troubleshooting 13. Nutrition 14. Making the Most of your Avian Veterinarian | 15. Choosing your Stock 16. Common Diseases and Disorders 17. Waterfowl 18. Pheasants 19. Captive Breeding Table 20. Directory of Pheasant and Waterfowl societies 21. Bibliography |