The Illustrated Book of Domestic Poultry
Author: Martin Doyle
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Published: 1854
Total Pages: 468
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Author: Martin Doyle
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Published: 1854
Total Pages: 468
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: William Hickey (recteur de Wexford, pseud. Martin Doyle.)
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Published: 1854
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Martin Doyle
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Published: 1890
Total Pages: 366
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Martin DOYLE (pseud. [i.e. William Hickey.])
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Published: 1854
Total Pages: 494
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Carol Ekarius
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Published: 2007-01-01
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 1580176771
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPoultry in a pocket-size book? Why not, when the birds in question are neatly corralled into an appealing little volume, just right for gift giving, easy browsing, or tucking into a bag or pocket for quick reference at a poultry show or auction. More than 100 poultry pals show their amazing colors in full-page images that capture their good looks and lively personalities. Intricate feather patterns, imposing crests and wattles, and grinning beaks are just a few of their appealing features. From laying hens to heritage turkeys to adorable ducks, here are all the common barnyard favorites, plus rare breeds from around the world. Facing each poultry portrait is an informational page offering facts about the breed and a handy at-a-glance reference bar identifying the type of poultry (chicken, turkey, duck, goose), its primary use (laying, meat, game, or ornamental bird), and its conservation status. Breeders, enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever paused to admire a handsome chicken will be delighted by the photographs and enlightened by the breed profiles in Pocketful of Poultry.
Author: Martin Doyle
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Published: 1880
Total Pages: 364
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Lewis Wright
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Published: 1880
Total Pages: 814
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Martin Doyle
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Published: 2015-08-05
Total Pages: 428
ISBN-13: 9781332221738
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExcerpt from The Illustrated Book of Domestic Poultry Our Domestic Poultry belong, respectively, to three distinct orders of the class aves; viz., the rasorial or gallinaceous order, the columbine or gyratorial order, and the natatorial or swimming order. As the term rasores leads us to infer, the birds included in this class are chiefly, if not exclusively, terrene in their habits; many of them roost, for they can hardly be said to perch, on trees, though they can use their wings; but some, as the patridge, grouse, and others, remain always on the ground. The generic characters of the gallus are, - bill moderate, strong, convex above, curved towards the point, naked at the base, and furnished with fleshy protuberances, called wattles; head surmounted with a fleshy crest or comb; legs in the male, armed with a long spur; wings short and graduated; tail-feathers fourteen, forming two vertical plains, with the under side of the feathers inclining towards each other, and so making what may be called a folded tail; the middle feathers longest and curving backwards. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Celia Lewis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2014-12-18
Total Pages: 300
ISBN-13: 1472906462
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovering 65 domestic breeds of ducks, geese, guineafowl, quail, turkeys and peafowl, the book gives an insight into the individual personalities and attributes of each kind of bird. With just a little land and available water, you can raise a variety of domestic fowl, from friendly ducks and characterful geese to guineafowl, dainty quail, placid turkeys or even peafowl. Illustrated with the author's charming watercolour paintings, this book is packed with practical tips on keeping domestic fowl and selecting the right breed for your circumstances. The breed profiles are written in engaging text and include the history and place of origin, colour combinations, differences between male and female birds, the appearance of hatchlings and the numbers of eggs to expect. As well as selecting an appropriate breed, you need to consider your neighbours, the kinds of bird you can and should keep, whether you want them for eggs or as pets, and whether you want to breed them. The book offers helpful advice on all these issues and also on housing, the provision of water, feeding and the noise and impact your birds will have, as well as preventing and treating common ailments. Whether you are starting out as a smallholder, are interested in raising a few ducks or geese in a suburban or rural setting, or are simply a devotee of domestic fowl there is plenty to captivate you in this book.
Author: Carol Ekarius
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2016-07-18
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 1612128432
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMore 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.