Storey's Guide to Raising Turkeys, 3rd Edition: Breeds, Care, Marketing
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (621 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1612121497 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great book on raising turkeys Thomas Erickson I got a little ranch and plan to raise 5 turkeys. Storey's Guide to Raising Turkeys was great. Everything I needed to know. About different diseases a and sickness turkeys can get, the different breeds, incubation off eggs, plans for turkey shelters, waters, feeders. Also how much space the birds need. . This is a great book so far for a novice like myself TrueCrimeBuff Just now started raising a few turkeys as a hobby and as using them for pets/bug eaters. This is a great book so far for a novice like myself. I have enjoyed reading about the history of turkeys, and the various kinds of turkeys (origins, features, history, etc.). It has also educated me on how to build. Paynesnw said Good entry level book. I bought this for an introduction to Turkeys before I begin to raise them and after reading it helped me decide that I don't want to bother raising them from chicks- I'd rather get them after they are feathered out (@"Good entry level book" according to Paynesnw. I bought this for an introduction to Turkeys before I begin to raise them and after reading it helped me decide that I don't want to bother raising them from chicks- I'd rather get them after they are feathered out (@2 months)- so on that front it's given me an good idea what to expect ( I get my turkey. months)- so on that front it's given me an good idea what to expect ( I get my turkey
From the Back CoverNot only are turkeys an excellent source of succulent meat, rich eggs, and nutrient-dense manure, but they are curious, social, and friendly as well: a perfect and profitable choice for many farmers. Don Schrider brings his hands-on experience to this one-stop reference for humanely raising healthy turkeys. The revised and updated third edition includes: - Descriptions of more than a dozen heritage varieties- Humane handling methods- Feeding practices, including pasture-based production- Breeding, incubation, and brooding- Disease prevention- Protection from predat
Turkeys are an excellent source of succulent meat, rich eggs, and nutrient-dense manure, and raising them is a rewarding and profitable activity for many farmers. With helpful tips on acquiring organic certification, processing both meat and eggs, and marketing your products, you’ll have all the information you need to successfully raise your own healthy and productive turkeys.