A proven production model is described, which is capable of producing an income from a small acreage of equal or superior to that of off-farm jobs.

This publication is part of a series which seeks to raise awareness amongst policymakers and agricultural support services in low and middle income countries about sustainable income generation opportunities for small-scale farmers and local communities. It contains guidance on the keeping of poultry, and topics discussed include: the history of domestic poultry production, its contribution to sustainable rural livelihoods, key components of rural poultry production, diversification and intensification issues, utilisation of poultry products. It includes examples of case studies of poultry production schemes in Bangladesh, South Africa, Guatemala, Cambodia and the Philippines.

This early work on poultry husbandry is a fascinating read for any poultry enthusiast, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. It will prove of much interest to the amateur poultry keeper as well as those in the field of agriculture. The contents are extensively illustrated with text and full page photographs. Contents Include: Foreword; Preface; Introductory; Various Profitable Sidelines of the Industry; Systems of Poultry-Keeping; Houses and Housing; Selection of Breeds for Egg Production; Food and Feeding; Commencing Operations; Seasonable Work; Natural and Artificial Incubation; Natural and Artificial Rearing; Table Poultry Production; Selection and Culling; Breeding and Rearing Turkeys; Water-Fowl Production; Markets and Marketing of Produce; Diseases and Their Prevention; and an Index. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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