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100 1 _aLamon, Harry M.,
_d1872-
245 1 0 _aDucks and Geese
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 2010-06-30
508 _aProduced by Steven Giacomelli, Simon Gardner, La Monte H.P. Yarroll and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)
520 _a"Ducks and Geese" by Harry M. Lamon and Rob R. Slocum is a comprehensive agricultural guide written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the practical aspects of raising ducks and geese, touching on various methods for both commercial and farm-based poultry keeping. It aims to provide the reader with essential information and techniques regarding the care, breeding, and management of these birds to maximize productivity and profitability. The opening of the book introduces the unique significance of duck raising within the poultry industry, highlighting its economic potential and detailing various methods employed by successful growers, particularly on Long Island. The authors emphasize the demand for clear, practical guidance owing to the lack of comprehensive resources on this subject. They also outline the structure of the book, indicating a thorough exploration of topics like breeding practices, management, and the commercial aspects of raising ducks and geese, while stressing the importance of good illustrations to enhance understanding. This overview sets the stage for detailed guidance aimed at both beginners and experienced poultry farmers looking to improve their practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDucks
653 _aGeese
700 1 _aSlocum, Rob R.
_q(Rob Roy),
_d1883-1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33029
999 _c73875
_d73875