Breeding minks in Louisiana for their fur: A profitable industry

A practical manual advocating mink farming in Louisiana, presenting species description, fur-market trends and rising prices, concerns about depletion of wild populations, and step-by-step advice on establishing farms. It summarizes mink anatomy and coat variations, argues economic feasibility with estimated per-animal and per-farm returns, and describes suitable locations such as islands or swampy lowlands with ponds. Practical guidance covers natural dietary sources (small fish, crayfish, birds, rabbits), enclosure construction and materials, and management practices that minimize feeding costs. The account blends personal experiments, market observations, and hands-on construction and husbandry recommendations for prospective breeders.