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Storey's guide to raising ducks

Holderread, Dave (Author). Shea, Larry. (Added Author). Burns, Deborah. (Added Author). Holderread, Dave Raising the home duck flock. (Added Author).
Book  - 2001
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Subject
Ducks.
  • ISBN: 158017258X
  • Physical Description print
    iv, 316 pages : illustrations
  • Edition New ed.
  • Publisher Pownal, Vt. : Storey Books, [2001]

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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:
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Syndetic Solutions - Table of Contents for ISBN Number 158017258X
Raising Ducks : Breeds, Care, Health
Raising Ducks : Breeds, Care, Health
by Holderread, Dave
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Table of Contents

Raising Ducks : Breeds, Care, Health

SectionSection DescriptionPage Number
Forewordp. iv
1Why Ducks?p. 1
2External Features and Behaviorp. 10
3Choosing the Right Duckp. 16
4Bantam Breedsp. 22
5Lightweight Breedsp. 34
6Mediumweight Breedsp. 52
7Heavyweight Breedsp. 65
8The Importance of Preserving Rare Breedsp. 88
9Hybrid Ducksp. 93
10Understanding Duck Colorsp. 98
11Acquiring Stockp. 142
12Incubationp. 146
13Rearing Ducklingsp. 166
14Managing Adult Ducksp. 190
15Understanding Feedsp. 217
16Butcheringp. 227
17Health and Physical Problemsp. 235
18Show Timep. 275
Appendixesp. 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
Glossaryp. 303
Indexp. 306
Metric Conversion Chartp. 315