Published by Central News Agency, Ltd. in 1950, serves as a specialized guide for poultry keeping tailored to Southern African conditions. This fourth edition, revised and enlarged, covers essential topics from breeding and housing to disease management, reflecting Smith's expertise in regional agricultural literature. The book is in fair vintage condition, featuring its original green cloth boards with black lettering; the exterior shows some shelf wear, sun-fading, and minor staining, while the internal pages are intact with expected age-toning and light foxing, though the binding remains firm and functional for reference.