{"product_id":"2940149956678","title":"Practical Skunk Raising","description":"The supply of wild fur has already fallen behind the demand and the time is in sight when wild fur will form but a small per cent of that in use.\u003cbr\u003eAll furs trapped in steel traps are less beautiful because the animal suffers. It is a well-known fact that the less the animal suffers, the better the fur.\u003cbr\u003eThe time is not far away when nearly all fur will be grown on fur-ranches. Fur-farming unquestionably has a great future as an industry.\u003cbr\u003eWithout detailing countless failures; it is well to begin by disposing of the wrong idea that most people begin with, that all they need to do is secure an island or a big fenced area, and throw in much feed to a bunch of selected fur-bearers, and reap a harvest of so many pelts each year.\u003cbr\u003eThe absurdity of this is seen if we compare it to a horse-breeder who would put a high fence around a large pasture and turn in a couple stallions and a dozen mares; throw in much feed daily, and expect a harvest of so many colts, each year.\u003cbr\u003eNo,—success depends on general supervision and control of each individual.\u003cbr\u003eSkunks raise a better coat in captivity than when wild, because their food is gotten without hunting for it, and are beyond danger of man, dogs, and other intruders. Striped skunks ten years ago sold for one dollar per pair, while only two dollars per pair was paid for “star blacks”. Three years ago or more these prices had doubled, and a skunk with his scent glands out was even more valuable.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bronson Tweed Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075842949360,"sku":"2940149956678","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940149956678_p0.jpg?v=1763727182","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940149956678","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}