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A practical history and manual recounts the farm's founding and lays out a systematic approach to large-scale egg production. It explains housing layouts, the large-flock system to reduce costs and labor, and sanitary methods for preparing eggs for market. Breeding advice emphasizes selection of prolific white Leghorn stock, line-breeding to preserve type without close inbreeding, and producing unrelated cockerels for mating. Incubation and brooding guidance stresses uniform temperature, ventilation, and producing livable chicks, while feeding chapters prioritize succulent green foods (notably sprouted oats), mineral supplements, and animal-food substitutes. The work also covers watering systems, coal ash use, fixed routines for feeding and egg collection, and farm security and pest control.

About the Author

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Edward Corning

Edward Corning was an author known for his work in agricultural literature, particularly in the realm of poultry farming. His notable book, "The Corning Egg Farm Book," provides insights into the practices and management of egg production. Through his writing, Corning contributed to the understanding of effective farming techniques and the poultry industry, making his work a valuable resource for both aspiring and established farmers. His practical approach and firsthand experience in egg farming reflect a commitment to improving agricultural practices.

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