Hydro-Incubation: Its Theory And Practice, A Guide To Commercial Poultry Farming (1881) by Thomas Christy is a comprehensive guidebook that explores the theory and practice of hydro-incubation, a method of hatching poultry eggs using water. The book provides detailed information on the equipment required for hydro-incubation and the process of setting up a hydro-incubator. It also covers the selection of breeding stock, egg collection, and management of the incubation process.The author discusses the advantages of hydro-incubation over traditional methods of hatching eggs, including increased hatchability and reduced mortality rates. The book also includes a section on the management of the chicks after hatching, including feeding, housing, and disease prevention.Written in the late 19th century, the book provides a fascinating insight into the methods and practices of commercial poultry farming at the time. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture or the development of modern poultry farming techniques.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.