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Tables of Contents for Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
iv
Why Ducks?
1
9
External Features and Behavior
10
6
Choosing the Right Duck
16
6
Bantam Breeds
22
12
Lightweight Breeds
34
18
Mediumweight Breeds
52
13
Heavyweight Breeds
65
23
The Importance of Preserving Rare Breeds
88
5
Hybrid Ducks
93
5
Understanding Duck Colors
98
44
Acquiring Stock
142
4
Incubation
146
20
Rearing Ducklings
166
24
Managing Adult Ducks
190
27
Understanding Feeds
217
10
Butchering
227
8
Health and Physical Problems
235
40
Show Time
275
9
APPENDIXES
284
19
A. Mixing Duck Rations
B. Symptoms of Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies in Ducks
C. Predators
D. Duck Recipes
E. Using Feathers and Down
F. Duck Breeders and Hatchery Guide
G. Sources of Supplies and Equipment
H. Organizations and Publications
284
19
Glossary
303
3
Index
306
9
Metric Conversion Chart
315