Recommended Reading
Noted waterfowl breeder, researcher and historian Dave Holderread shares his experience and knowledge in the following publications. Over the past five decades, Dave has worked with all recognized breeds of ducks and geese and is the first person to have studied the inheritance of all their plumage colors and patterns. His informative, easy-to-understand writings are used by commercial producers, small flock owners, agriculture development workers and researchers around the world.
Now Available! Updated 2011 Edition of Dave's Duck Book
Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks
"This book is a deep and useful resource for anyone from beginner to advanced breeder and is jam-packed with information available nowhere else. This includes recent scientific understandings and many insights and "tricks" from old-time breeders that are sure to contribute to success. Dave and Millie Holderread have spent many decades in working with ducks, and no other people are more qualified to pass along accurate and useful information on ducks."
--D. Phillip
Sponenberg, DVM, PhD
Professor,
Pathology and Genetics
18 chapters covering uses, anatomy, behavior, breeds (77 pages), breed preservation, hybrids, color breeding & genetics (47 pages), incubation, raising ducklings, managing adults, feeds, butchering, disease prevention & diagnosis, and showing.
8 appendices including 16 feed rations, vitamin & mineral deficiencies, preventing losses to predators, recipes, using feathers & down, breeders guide, supplies & equipment sources, organizations and publications.
356 pages, fully illustrated; published 2011. Paperback $19.95, $6.50 postage & handling or $10.00 Priority Mail (for 1 or 2 books). Email or call for current USPS rates for any international orders.
