Fur Farming for Profit, with Especial Reference to Skunk Raising

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Laymon, Hermon Basil, 1888-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Fur Farming for Profit, with Especial Reference to Skunk Raising" by H.B. Laymon is a practical guide on the fur farming industry, particularly focused on skunk raising, written in the early 20th century. The book is designed for those interested in venturing into fur farming as a profitable business. Laymon draws from his personal experience in establishing a successful skunk farm, sharing insights on skunk behavior, breeding, care, and best practices for maximizing profits. At the start of the publication, Laymon introduces himself and provides background on his knowledge and experience with skunks, emphasizing the potential profitability of their fur. He highlights the importance of understanding skunk behavior and habits for successful farming. The introductory sections provide a foundational understanding of the animal, including its unique characteristics, care requirements, and breeding practices, all aimed at encouraging potential farmers to consider skunk farming as a viable and lucrative enterprise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2013-06-06