Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks, 2nd Edition : Breeds, Care, Health

__Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks__ provides vital information for anyone wanting to keep ducks. It covers everything - choosing the right breed, including rare breeds and hybrid ducks; breeding and rearing practices; feeding; butchering; and, a comprehensive resource section for both the novice and the veteran farmer. New and Expanded features include: expanded breed section; more information on facilities for ducklings, health, and disease treatment; a compendium on marketing and record keeping; section on colour genetics; and, new information on rarer breed conservation. Presents Information On Twenty-three Domestic North American Breeds, Covering Such Topics As Duck Attributes, Anatomy, Behavior, Colors, Incubation, Rearing Ducklings, Diet, Butching, Health, And Guidelines For Showing. Why Ducks? -- External Features And Behavior -- Choosing The Right Duck -- Bantam Breeds -- Lightweight Breeds -- Mediumweight Breeds -- Heavyweight Breeds -- The Importance Of Preserving Rare Breeds -- Hybrid Ducks -- Understanding Duck Colors -- Acquiring Stock -- Incubation -- Rearing Ducklings -- Managing Adult Ducks -- Understanding Feeds -- Butchering -- Health And Physical Problems -- Showtime. Dave Holderread. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. With in-depth information on feeding, housing, behavior, and health care, this comprehensive guide also provides proven strategies for creating a profitable business plan and marketing your products. Whether you’re about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks will help you achieve your duck-raising goals. "The revised and updated second edition includes : expanded coverage of 23 domestic North American breeds ; preview of natural and artificial incubation ; revised and expanded guide to duck colors ; up-to-date information on disease prevention and treatment ; guidelines for showing ; tips on rare breed conservation."--Page 4 de la couverture