| 000 | 02337cam a22003133u 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 32189 | ||
| 003 | UtSlPG | ||
| 005 | 20260610133732.0 | ||
| 006 | m | ||
| 007 | cr n | ||
| 008 | 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d | ||
| 010 | _a15004969 | ||
| 040 | _aUtSlPG | ||
| 041 | 7 |
_aen _2iso639-1 |
|
| 050 | 4 | _aSF | |
| 100 | 1 |
_aSmith, Allen Christian, _d1882- |
|
| 245 | 1 | 4 |
_aThe Raising and Care of Guinea Pigs : _bA complete guide to the breeding, feeding, housing, exhibiting and marketing of cavies |
| 264 | 1 |
_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
|
| 300 |
_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
||
| 336 |
_atext _btxt _2rdacontent |
||
| 337 |
_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
||
| 338 |
_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-04-30 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Raising and Care of Guinea Pigs" by Allen Christian Smith is a comprehensive guidebook on the breeding, feeding, housing, exhibiting, and marketing of guinea pigs, written during the early 20th century. The book discusses the suitability of guinea pigs for various uses including as pets, for scientific research, and as food. It provides practical advice for both amateur and commercial breeders, making it a helpful resource for anyone interested in raising these animals. The book walks readers through the essentials of guinea pig care, beginning with an introduction to the animal’s history and natural habitat. It details different breeds, their dietary needs, and guidelines for breeding practices, including considerations for housing environments and health maintenance. Smith emphasizes the economic potential of guinea pig farming, explaining the profitability of breeding these creatures for laboratory research, pet markets, and potential meat consumption. With clear instructions and an optimistic view of guinea pig raising, this guide serves as both an educational tool and an encouragement for prospective breeders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aGuinea pigs | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32189 |
| 999 |
_c73035 _d73035 |
||