Publisher's Synopsis
This special re-print edition of the USDA's book "The Guinea Fowl" contains a treasure trove of information on raising guinea fowl for meat or for leisure. Written in 1917, the rarity of original copies has brought forth the demand for this much needed reprint of this important historic work on Guinea Fowl. Included in this short text are the fine details on the keeping and breeding of these birds for meat purposes. Topics include the Demand for Guinea Fowl, Varieties of Guinea Fowl, Breeding Stock For Eggs and Hatching, Distinguishing Sex, Breeding Guinea Fowl, Incubation, Brooding, Processing and much more. One of the only books of its kind. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
