Storey's guide to raising ducks

Dave Holderread

Book - 2001

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Published
North Adams, Mass. : Storey Books c2001.
Language
English
Main Author
Dave Holderread (-)
Item Description
Rev. ed. of: Raising the home duck flock. c1978.
Physical Description
iv, 316 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9781580172585
  • Foreword
  • 1. Why Ducks?
  • 2. External Features and Behavior
  • 3. Choosing the Right Duck
  • 4. Bantam Breeds
  • 5. Lightweight Breeds
  • 6. Mediumweight Breeds
  • 7. Heavyweight Breeds
  • 8. The Importance of Preserving Rare Breeds
  • 9. Hybrid Ducks
  • 10. Understanding Duck Colors
  • 11. Acquiring Stock
  • 12. Incubation
  • 13. Rearing Ducklings
  • 14. Managing Adult Ducks
  • 15. Understanding Feeds
  • 16. Butchering
  • 17. Health and Physical Problems
  • 18. Show Time
  • Appendixes
  • A.. Mixing Duck Rations
  • B.. Symptoms of Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies in Ducks
  • C.. Predators
  • D.. Duck Recipes
  • E.. Using Feathers and Down
  • F.. Duck Breeders and Hatchery Guide
  • G.. Sources of Supplies and Equipment
  • H.. Organizations and Publications
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • Metric Conversion Chart