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100 1 _aCorning, Edward,
_d1839-1914
245 1 4 _aThe Corning Egg Farm book, by Corning himself
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-11-05
508 _adeaurider, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Corning Egg Farm Book" by Edward and Gardner Corning is a detailed guide on poultry farming, specifically focusing on egg production, written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth account of the Corning Egg Farm's methods and systems that have contributed to its reputation as one of the most successful poultry farms in the world. It covers everything from the foundational principles of establishing an egg farm to intricate breeding techniques and production systems. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the Corning Egg Farm, detailing its inception and the various strategies employed to optimize egg production. It describes the initial experiments with different poultry types, including Buff Rocks and Leghorns, before ultimately settling on the Single Comb White Leghorn for its superior egg-laying capabilities. The authors reflect on their learning journey, emphasizing the importance of scientific breeding and feeding methods, as well as the challenges faced in the early years of their venture. This portion sets the stage for a comprehensive guide filled with practical advice, insights into the poultry industry, and lessons learned from years of experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBound Brook: The Corning Egg Farm, 1912
653 _aPoultry
653 _aEggs -- Production
700 1 _aCorning, Gardner,
_d1867-1945
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/corningeggfarmbo00corn
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72042
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