Gail Damerow
Author
Series
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
4th edition.
Physical Desc
vii, 414 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Serious poultry farmers and backyard bird raisers have relied on this best-selling reference for more than 20 years. The fourth edition of Gail Damerows comprehensive handbook is now completely revised and redesigned, making it more accessible and informative than ever. Youll get the most up-to-date details on shelter, food, health care, eggs, chicks, and meat, and recent research into chicken behavior and communication makes the sections on flock...
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
239 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Gail Damerow shows you how to incubate, hatch, and brood baby chickens, ducklings, goslings, turkey poults, and guinea keets. With advice on everything from selecting a breed and choosing the best incubator to feeding and caring for newborn chicks in a brooder, this comprehensive guide also covers issues like embryo development, panting chicks, and a variety of common birth defects. Whether you want to hatch three eggs or one hundred, you'll find...
Author
Pub. Date
1992
Physical Desc
vi, 154 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Whether you're trying to protect your garden from wildlife predators or want to keep your livestock from wandering too far, effective fencing can bring welcome peace of mind. Covering the pros and cons of a variety of fencing types, Gail Damerow shows you how to build a fence that works for your needs. With clearly illustrated instructions for building wire fences, rail fences, electric fences, woven fences, and more, you'll soon be creating effective...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"This accessible introductory guide features original photography tracking the growth and care of a small flock of backyard ducks, and addresses everything the beginner duck keeper needs to know to be successful, including breed selection, housing, feeding, health care, understanding behavior, and egg and meat production"--Provided by publisher.