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Profitable poultry

By W. B. Tegetmeier
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The manual provides practical, hands-on guidance for keeping domestic fowl, covering design and ventilation of coops, perches and flooring, cleanliness and vermin control, feeding principles with food classes and constituents, breeding and choice of profitable varieties, and prevention and treatment of common diseases. It emphasizes dryness, warmth, daily manure removal, dust baths, low perches for heavy breeds, economical housing adaptations, and balanced diets to support maintenance, growth, bone formation, and fattening. Recipes and remedies, tables of food constituents, and advice for winter egg production complete the practical instruction.

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W. B. Tegetmeier

W. B. Tegetmeier was an influential figure in the field of poultry farming and aviculture during the 19th century. He is best known for his work "Profitable Poultry," which provides practical guidance and insights into the breeding and management of poultry for both commercial and domestic purposes. Tegetmeier's contributions to literature on poultry care helped to shape modern practices in the industry, making him a notable figure among agricultural writers of his time. His expertise and writings continue to be referenced by those interested in poultry husbandry.

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