The Call of the Hen - Or the Science of the Selection and Breeding of Poultry (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781443788168)

This illustrated text comprises a detailed treatise on the science of the selection and breeding of poultry. A comprehensive and detailed text, this book contains much in the way of timeless and practical information that will be of significant value to the modern poultry breeder. It constitutes a worthy addition any collection of antique literature of this ilk. The chapters of this book include: 'The Call of the Hen or the Science of the Selection and Breeding of Poultry', 'The Good Little Hen', 'Capacity', 'Condition', 'Type', 'The First Laying Year', 'The Selection of Types', 'Prepotency', 'Testing Hens on a Large Scale', 'Selecting the Setting Hen', etcetera. Originally published in 1918, we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on poultry farming.

Author: Walter Hogan
ISBN-10: 1443788163
ISBN-13: 9781443788168
Publisher: Inman Press
Language: English
Published: 02/05/2009
Pages: 138
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.32d