The Almond Tumbler Or English Short Faced Tumbler Pigeon
The Almond Tumbler Or English Short Faced Tumbler Pigeon

Author: John Eaton

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-05-28

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781533507990

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This special re-print edition of John Matthew Eaton's book "A Treatise On The Art of Breeding and Managing the Almond Tumbler" contains all the information a person needs to master the basics of breeding and raising English Short Faced Tumbler pigeons, once known as "Almond Tumblers." Written in 1851, included in this famous booklet are details on raising and breeding this well known breed of pigeon. The text offers a fascinating look at how this famous pigeon breed was bred, raised and exhibited in the old days. 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.

Pigeon-Keeping for Amateurs - A Complete and Concise Guide to the Amateur Breeder of Domestic and Fancy Pigeons
Pigeon-Keeping for Amateurs - A Complete and Concise Guide to the Amateur Breeder of Domestic and Fancy Pigeons

Author: James C. Lyell

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2015-05-06

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1473394112

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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to pigeon-keeping, with information on housing, feeding, selection, breeding, different varieties, and much more. Easy-to-digest and full of invaluable information and handy tips, this volume is ideal for the novice fancier, and would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “General Management”, “Lockers”, “Lofts”, “Nesting Accommodation”, “Perches”, “Limewashing”, “Choosing a Variety”, “Matching of Pairs”, “Mating Up”, “Stud Book”, “Nesting Quarters”, “Nesting”, “Hatching”, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on pigeons.

The Unfeathered Bird
The Unfeathered Bird

Author: Katrina van Grouw

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0691151342

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There is more to a bird than simply feathers. And just because birds evolved from a single flying ancestor doesn't mean they are structurally the same. With 385 stunning drawings depicting 200 species, The Unfeathered bird is a richly illustrated book on bird anatomy that offers refreshingly original insights into what goes on beneath the feathered surface.