The National Standard Squab Book

By Elmer C[ook] Rice

Book Overview

The National Standard Squab Book is a comprehensive guide to raising and breeding squabs, written by Elmer C. Rice. Squabs are young pigeons that are raised for their meat, and this book provides detailed information on everything from selecting breeding stock to constructing and managing a squab farm. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of squab farming, the anatomy and physiology of pigeons, breeding and genetics, feeding and care, and marketing and sales. It also includes practical advice on housing and equipment, disease prevention and treatment, and record-keeping. The National Standard Squab Book is an essential resource for anyone interested in raising and selling squabs, whether as a hobby or a commercial venture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116376499X
• ISBN13: 9781163764992
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"