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Author: Fred Hams
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Published: 2012-06-25
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780754823520
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses what features to look for when purchasing poultry and provides information on feeding, hygiene, treating illness, and good husbandry practices.
Author: John Walters
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Published: 1976
Total Pages: 136
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: 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: Robert H. Holmes
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Published: 1958
Total Pages: 156
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Chris Ashton
Publisher: Crowood
Published: 2015-05-31
Total Pages: 378
ISBN-13: 178500056X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKKeeping Geese is a complete guide to the domesticated goose. It shows how this intelligent bird has been absorbed into different cultures throughout history, from the taming of the Greylag and the Swan goose to the exhibition of the mighty Toulouse. Written from thirty years of first-hand experience of keeping, breeding and exhibiting these birds, Keeping Geese gives an insight into their habits and behaviour. Pure breeds of geese, hand-reared, are tame, responsive and intelligent and reared well, they will give hours of interest and pleasure for life. Illustrated with over 160 photographs and diagrams, this comprehensive study of geese covers the following and much more: domestication of the goose from the wild, and development of the breeds; why keep geese - as garden pets, eggs, exhibition, table birds; getting started with geese; understanding geese - breeds, physiology and behaviour; management of adult stock; breeding, incubation and rearing goslings; recognizing and treating ailments.
Author: Various
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2016-09-12
Total Pages: 95
ISBN-13: 1473354536
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Ducks, Geese and Turkeys - A Collection of Articles on the Methods and Equipment of Poultry Keeping" contains information on the poultry business. It is intended to illustrate aspects of poultry farming and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author: John Walters
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Published: 1982
Total Pages: 128
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Debbie Kingsley
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Published: 2021-10-25
Total Pages: 401
ISBN-13: 1785009621
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFull of information and practical advice, this book is suitable for those thinking about keeping ducks and geese, those who have recently become duck and goose keepers and want to learn more, and for the more experienced keeper. With over 290 photographs, this book provides everything you need to know, including: legal requirements; land, fencing, housing, equipment and security. There is a comprehensive list, with accompanying photographs, of over eighty duck and goose breeds. Information is available to help decide what breeds will suit you best and acquiring your first birds. Further topics covered include: feeding and nutrition; health and welfare; breeding and rearing; raising for meat, slaughter, plucking and preparation for cooking, plus recipes.
Author: Lisa Steele
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780985562250
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMore than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many "recipes" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout. The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.
Author: Carol Ekarius
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2016-11-29
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 1612126936
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPoultry Breeds is a fresh field guide of feathered friends with stunning photos highlighting the beauty and unique attributes of 104 chicken, duck, goose, and turkey breeds. Each profile outlines the bird’s history, physical characteristics, and common uses, with specially noted fun facts sprinkled throughout. This pocket-size, browsable guide is easy to use, and author Carol Ekarius knows her birds: she has been writing about livestock for nearly 20 years and has raised her own for decades.
