Storey's guide to raising ducks
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Ducks. |
- ISBN: 158017258X
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Physical Description
print
iv, 316 pages : illustrations - Edition New ed.
- Publisher Pownal, Vt. : Storey Books, [2001]
- Copyright ©2001
Content descriptions
General Note: | Previously published under title: Raising the home duck flock. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 302) and index. |
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC $28.95 |
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Raising Ducks : Breeds, Care, Health
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Table of Contents
Raising Ducks : Breeds, Care, Health
Section | Section Description | Page Number |
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Foreword | p. iv | |
1 | Why Ducks? | p. 1 |
2 | External Features and Behavior | p. 10 |
3 | Choosing the Right Duck | p. 16 |
4 | Bantam Breeds | p. 22 |
5 | Lightweight Breeds | p. 34 |
6 | Mediumweight Breeds | p. 52 |
7 | Heavyweight Breeds | p. 65 |
8 | The Importance of Preserving Rare Breeds | p. 88 |
9 | Hybrid Ducks | p. 93 |
10 | Understanding Duck Colors | p. 98 |
11 | Acquiring Stock | p. 142 |
12 | Incubation | p. 146 |
13 | Rearing Ducklings | p. 166 |
14 | Managing Adult Ducks | p. 190 |
15 | Understanding Feeds | p. 217 |
16 | Butchering | p. 227 |
17 | Health and Physical Problems | p. 235 |
18 | Show Time | p. 275 |
Appendixes | p. 284 | |
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 | p. 303 | |
Index | p. 306 | |
Metric Conversion Chart | p. 315 |