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Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry: Breeds, Care, Health
For 17 years readers have turned to Storey Books for advice on raising animals. Our Modern Way series of six books has sold more than 1,000,000 copies. In an effort to provide readers with the best how-to animal books on the market we are completely updating all six Modern Way titles and reintroducing them as part of our Guide to Raising series. Written by experts, these guides give novice and experienced livestock farmers all they need to know to successfully keep and profit from animals. Each book includes information on selection, housing, space requirements, breeding and birthing techniques, feeding, behavior, and health concerns and remedies for illness. The books also address the business of raising animals -- processing meat, milk, eggs, and more. The authors were chosen not only for their expertise but also for their ability to explain the ins and outs of animal husbandry in an inviting and authoritative manner. Whether readers are ready to start an entire herd or flock or are considering purchasing their first animal, Storey's Guide to Raising series offers vital information; each book is an indispensable reference.
352 pages, Paperback
First published November 8, 2000
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About the author
Leonard S. Mercia
5Ìýbooks1ÌýfollowerLeonard S. Mercia was an expert in poultry.
Mercia joined the Ohio Poultry Improvement Association as Assistant Field Manager after World War II. In 1954, he joined the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College as an Extension Poultryman, and he was a professor in the Animal Science Department until his retirement in 1983. He published two books, "Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry" and "Storey's Guide to Raising Turkeys."
Mercia joined the Ohio Poultry Improvement Association as Assistant Field Manager after World War II. In 1954, he joined the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College as an Extension Poultryman, and he was a professor in the Animal Science Department until his retirement in 1983. He published two books, "Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry" and "Storey's Guide to Raising Turkeys."
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February 13, 2016
An excellent reference. Not a good choice for a pleasure read, but it will definitely stay on my shelf as a reference book.
March 12, 2020
Excellent general resource to get a taste of what you might be getting into. Everyone recommends the animal specific titles as well.
May 4, 2012
A little too scientific on the feed mixture. Maybe I needed to abridged version which would help me determine, most poultry requires more work than I would ever want to spend. Then I wouldn't have had to read the eye-crossing details about percentages of specific nutrients in feed for a laying turkey as opposed to a meat turkey, for example.
This also explains the illnesses which different birds are prone. Thus why some can't be raised together.
Not enough devoted to free range raising, but since that's probably not the norm, I guess I'm just in a minority.
This also explains the illnesses which different birds are prone. Thus why some can't be raised together.
Not enough devoted to free range raising, but since that's probably not the norm, I guess I'm just in a minority.
January 31, 2015
A good overview of the different categories of poultry and how to raise each. I had previously read Storey's Guide on how to raise chickens and can confirm with many of the other reviewers that you'll want to read the Storey's guide specific to the kind you plan on venturing into. This is more of an overview and will not fully support the science of and knowledge required to successfully raise these different lines of birds. Great starting point book, but don't stop here. I enjoyed the overview, and it was a great starting point!
May 17, 2010
Honestly, this was the most interesting, straightforward book on poultry I could possibly imagine. Scientific and detailed, yet somehow not boring. I learned more than I ever thought I'd need to know about poultry and I'm confident that if I'm ever on Jeopardy and there's a Poultry category, I am so going to win that one.
May 29, 2012
All around great book about raising poultry, sectioned by type - chickens, ducks, turkeys, etc. I have used this book as a resource for several years. It is one of the best. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because of it's tend towards industry rather than subsistence living.
April 2, 2008
Basic overview of turkey raising, updated from the earlier Raising Your Own Turkeys. Excellent diagrams of equipment and instructions for building housing, feeders, other necessary equipment.
March 26, 2010
Great book if you're starting out in the world of poultry. This will definitely be my go-to reference book!
June 5, 2010
good basic reference for guinea keets.
June 27, 2012
Very informative.
August 13, 2012
I own three "Storey's Guide to..." books. They are all full of practical information. I refer to them often.
August 15, 2014
Yep, decided against getting chickens. This book definitely helped make it absolutely clear how much work they are.
March 6, 2013
This book was quite informative for general poultry raising, but I was looking for something more specific.
December 30, 2022
Purchased book, read and raised a few different type of chickens for years, trying to utilize information.
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