Ducks And Geese: Standard Breeds And Management (1897)

""Ducks and Geese: Standard Breeds and Management"" is a comprehensive guidebook for anyone interested in raising and breeding these popular waterfowl species. Written by George Ellsworth Howard and first published in 1897, this book covers a wide range of topics related to duck and goose husbandry, including breed selection, housing and feeding, egg production, and disease prevention. The author provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various standard breeds, including the Aylesbury, Rouen, Pekin, and Muscovy ducks, as well as the Toulouse and Embden geese. He also offers practical advice on breeding and raising these birds for meat, eggs, or exhibition purposes. With its thorough coverage of both theory and practice, ""Ducks and Geese: Standard Breeds and Management"" remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in these fascinating and useful birds.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.