Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

Author: Carol Ekarius

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2016-07-18

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1612128432

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More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of this definitive primer for intrepid poultry farmers and feather fanciers alike. From the Manx Rumpy to the Redcap and the Ancona duck to his Aylesbury cousin, each breed is profiled with a brief history, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography. Comprehensive and fun, Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds celebrates the personalities and charming good looks of North America’s quirkiest barnyard birds and waterfowl.


British Poultry Standards

British Poultry Standards

Author: J. Ian H. Allonby

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-11-28

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 1119509149

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A fully updated and expanded new edition of the official reference to all the recognised Poultry Standards in Great Britain The seventh edition of British Poultry Standards contains complete specifications together with judging points for all standardised breeds and varieties of poultry, as compiled by the specialist Breed Clubs and published under the guidance of the Poultry Club of Great Britain. Intended as a manual to aid in the instruction and identification of breeds for the novice through to the veterinarian, this new edition has been thoroughly revised and edited, with numerous changes to breed pictures and profiles, providing a well-defined update for contemporary breeding, judging and exhibiting. Under the guardianship of the Poultry Club of Great Britain, this book details the authorised standards of excellence for each breed, covering categories such as feather markings, breed classification, and defects and deformities. The must-have reference for keepers, breeders, judges and exhibitors of pure bred poultry Features over 500 colour photographs, including 150 new images Includes 10 new breeds as well as all standardised breeds, and features photographs of many different varieties Provides complete specifications and judging points of all standardised breeds and varieties of poultry Recognised by the Poultry Club of Great Britain British Poultry Standards, 7th Edition is an essential resource for all poultry judges, breeders, exhibitors and keepers, as well as agricultural and veterinary college libraries and conservationists.


The Chicken Encyclopedia

The Chicken Encyclopedia

Author: Gail Damerow

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2012-01-31

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1603425616

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From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.


Rare Poultry Breeds

Rare Poultry Breeds

Author: David Scrivener

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861268891

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This book contains detailed historical information and description of the breeds and advice about special management requirements.


Living with Chickens

Living with Chickens

Author: Jay Rossier

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-10-15

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1493032305

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A revised and updated bestseller Revised in coordination with the American Poultry Association Covers all the essentials of raising and keeping chickens. More than 75 color photographs and illustrations. People across the country are raising chickens, whether for food or companionship. You can, too, with this indispensable guide. Straightforward advice and dozens of clear, detailed illustrations gives any future chicken farmer the tools he needs to get started, from step-by-step instructions on building the coop to a brief background on chicken biology; from hints on getting high-quality eggs from the hens, to methods for butchering. Full-color photographs of the birds and their landscape round out this comprehensive book. This bestselling book has been completely revised and updated. Jay Rossier was coauthor of A New Lease on Farmland, published by the E. F. Schumacher Society, and wrote occasional book reviews for Northern Woodlands magazine.


How To Raise Chickens

How To Raise Chickens

Author: Christine Heinrichs

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2007-03-15

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1616731931

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Whichever comes first for you, the chicken or the egg, this book shows you what to do next. In this hands-on, easy-to-use guidebook, longtime chicken breeder and poultry expert Christine Heinrichs tells you everything you need to know to raise chickens in your backyard—from laying out the yard and designing a coop to choosing breeds, caring for chicks, egging, sexing, and butchering. Whether you’re interested in rare breeds or the garden variety; whether you want to show your chickens or serve them, this brightly illustrated, clearly written guide will prove an indispensable resource.


British Poultry Standards

British Poultry Standards

Author: Victoria Roberts

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-03-16

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 1444309382

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British Poultry Standards 6th edition is the official reference toall the recognised Poultry Standards in Great Britain. It containscomplete specifications together with judging points for allstandardised breeds and varieties, as compiled by the specialistBreed Clubs and recognised by the Poultry Club of GreatBritain. Breeding and exhibiting poultry is a long-held tradition as well asa popular and rewarding hobby. The work of the Breed Clubs and themany dedicated breeders in preserving the pure breeds is vital inmaintaining our breeds of poultry not only for the culturalheritage of future generations but also as a gene bank for thecommercial world. Under the guardianship of the Poultry Club ofGreat Britain, this book details the authorised standards ofexcellence for each breed. New to this edition: * New and improved colour images for many breeds, now with almost300 colour photographs. * The inclusion of silhouettes to show the perfect shape for eachbreed. * An additional 14 breeds are covered.


Wyandotte Chickens

Wyandotte Chickens

Author: H. Nourse

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-07-27

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 9781515262565

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This special re-print edition of H.A. Nourse's book "The Wyandotte Standard and Breed Book" contains all the information a person needs to master the basics of raising this legendary breed of Poultry. Contained is a considerable amount of the very early history of the Wyandotte Breed. Written around World War One, this book sheds much light on the history of this breeds, as well as how to breed and select them. Included is a "complete description of all varieties of Wyandottes, with the text in full of the 1915 American Standard of Perfection as it relates to all varieties of Wyandotte. Also with treatises on breeding, rearing, feeding, housing, conditioning for exhibitions, exhibiting, etc." Included are over 400 pages of information on this famous breed of Poultry and hundreds of illustrations. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.