Does anyone have the first edition of Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks?

[casportpony]

Looking for someone that has this so they can look something up for me.
I think the book looks like this:

 

[GeoGreyWolf]

how can you tell its a first edition? I have that book, but shows it was written in 2001

 

[casportpony]

how can you tell its a first edition? I have that book, but shows it was written in 2001

The second edition it this one:

 

[GeoGreyWolf]

Ah ok i have the first then

 

[casportpony]

Excellent! You wanna do me a huge favor and see if it says anything about medicated feed?

 

[GeoGreyWolf]

If they are non medicated or medicated with a drug that is not harmful to ducklings (such as amprolium or zinc bacitracin), these feeds can be used for ducklings. However they are excessively high in protein (usually 20 percent or more) for pet, breeding, and exhibition ducks, so they should be supplemented with oats as outlined under Duck Starter. (page 220)

 

[casportpony]

If they are non medicated or medicated with a drug that is not harmful to ducklings (such as amprolium or zinc bacitracin), these feeds can be used for ducklings. However they are excessively high in protein (usually 20 percent or more) for pet, breeding, and exhibition ducks, so they should be supplemented with oats as outlined under Duck Starter. (page 220)

Thanks, and what does page 220 say about duck starter?

 

[The Duck Ladie]

I have the first edition.
page 220 here says Duck developer, not starter.

 

[casportpony]

I have the first edition.
page 220 here says Duck developer, not starter.

What does it say about it?

 

[The Duck Ladie]

It says: develper rations usually contain about 14 percent protein and are designed to keep ducks between 9 weeks and maturity healthy and in good feather condition without becoming obese. If a duck developer is not avaible from your feed store you can use gamebird flight conditioner or mix your own by blending together, 5 parts duck starter/grower (broiler starter/meat builder) 2 parts oats, 21/2 parts wheat, and 1/2 part cat kibbles.