This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all poultry enthusiasts. Equally as valuable to an amateur poultry keeper as to those in the agricultural industry its 266 pages contain a wealth of information and anecdote on a variety of aspects of poultry husbandry. It focuses mainly on commercial poultry-keeping and acts as a simple, practical guide to the everyday work of the poultry-farmer. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.