This book is written for the practical farmer. It provides an overview of the possibilities for market-oriented poultry farming and offers detailed information on frequently occurring questions. Performance and economic considerations are important factors in this context. The three main areas of use covered are the rearing of pullets, laying hen management, and broiler production, along with their possible housing systems and sizes, as they are economically viable in today's agricultural operations. This second edition has been supplemented with modern, including alternative, housing methods.