Raising P. V. Squabs for Profit by John S. Trecartin
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"Raising P. V. Squabs for Profit" by John S. Trecartin is a comprehensive guide on the business of squab farming, written in the early 20th century. This manual presents practical insights and personal experiences from the author, who operated one of the largest squab plants in New Jersey. The book covers a range of topics including the housing, feeding, marketing, and care of pigeons, as well as the potential for profitability in
the squab business. In "Raising P. V. Squabs for Profit," Trecartin shares his extensive knowledge about breeding and managing squabs for market. He explains the importance of selecting high-quality breeding stock, maintaining an optimal environment for pigeons, and understanding market demands. The book provides detailed instruction on the management practices involved in sustaining a successful squab business, from establishing appropriately designed housing structures to selecting ideal breeds, particularly focusing on the P. V. Specials and Carneaux pigeons. Trecartin emphasizes the economic viability of squab raising, illustrating his points with practical examples drawn from his own experience in a thriving business. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Trecartin, John S. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 20004975 |
| Title | Raising P. V. Squabs for Profit |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SF: Agriculture: Animal culture |
| Subject | Pigeons |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33371 |
| Release Date | Aug 7, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 328 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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