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100 1 _aPratt, William Edwin
245 1 0 _aPractical Skunk Raising :
_bA Book of Information Concerning the Raising of Skunks for Profit
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-11-26
508 _aProduced by Ruth Conway, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
520 _a"Practical Skunk Raising" by William Edwin Pratt is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for those interested in raising skunks profitably, focusing on the practical aspects of fur farming and the care of skunks in captivity. Its primary topic revolves around the methods and strategies for successful skunk breeding and management, emphasizing the transition from wild fur to fur-farming. The content of the book covers various essential topics, including selecting appropriate land, building secure enclosures, feeding practices, breeding cycles, and the management of skunk health. Pratt delves into the intricacies of caring for skunks, discussing sanitation, diseases, and even how to perform the disarming procedure necessary for shipping the animals. Throughout the chapters, readers learn the importance of individual animal management, proper dietary practices, and the need for a suitable environment to maximize fur quality and production. Overall, the book serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enter the fur farming industry, equipping them with the knowledge needed to raise skunks effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSkunks
653 _aFur farming
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47460
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