Farmer's Guide to Raising and Selling Layers

Author: Peng Xiuli
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: "The Guide to Raising Laying Hens for Farmers" is tailored to the objective conditions and characteristics of rural China, focusing on the main stages, key technologies, specific measures for achieving high-quality and high-yield production, successful experiences in production, as well as the competitive advantages and the establishment and development of marketing channels for farmers raising laying hens. It also collects new technologies, methods, and experiences in poultry farming from both domestic and international sources. The book adheres to the principles of being rich in content and easy to understand, ensuring that can read and apply it effectively, striving to become a helpful guide for farmers on their path to prosperity. The book is divided into eleven chapters, covering topics such as the current status and development prospects of the laying hen industry, pre-production decision-making and the conditions required for farmers to raise chickens, high-yield laying hen breeds, artificial incubation technology for chickens, feeding and management techniques for chickens at different stages, the nutritional needs of chickens and methods for self-formulating diets, various diseases of chickens and their prevention and treatment techniques, chicken farm construction, business management, and marketing. The book is up-to-date and highly practical, making it a valuable reference for, technicians in small and medium-sized chicken farms, veterinary and livestock workers, and other related personnel.