The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl
Title | The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl PDF eBook |
Author | Celia Lewis |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 300 |
Release | 2014-12-18 |
Genre | Pets |
ISBN | 1472906462 |
Covering 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.
The Illustrated Guide to Chickens
Title | The Illustrated Guide to Chickens PDF eBook |
Author | Celia Lewis |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Total Pages | 193 |
Release | 2013-01-31 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1408169983 |
The Illustrated Guide to Chickens covers the 100 most familiar breeds of chickens in Europe and North America. The breed profiles are written in engaging text that covers the history of each breed, its main characteristics, and information about looking after them. Each breed has been illustrated with delightful paintings by the author. Introductory sections contain practical advice about poultry-rearing and husbandry, and outline the differences between breeds, including the pros and cons between pure breeds, hybrids, bantams, game fowl, etc., and layers or table. The foreword has been written by HRH the Prince of Wales.
Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds
Title | Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Ekarius |
Publisher | Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | 288 |
Release | 2016-07-18 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1612128432 |
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.
The Illustrated Guide to Pigs
Title | The Illustrated Guide to Pigs PDF eBook |
Author | Celia Lewis |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Total Pages | 292 |
Release | 2013-01-31 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1408194805 |
The Illustrated Guide to Pigs covers the 35 most familiar breeds of pigs in Europe and North America. The breed profiles are written in engaging text that covers the history of each breed, its main characteristics and information about how to look after them. Each breed has been illustrated with delightful paintings by the author. Introductory sections contain practical advice about pig-rearing and husbandry, and outline the differences between breeds, including the pros and cons of keeping pure breeds and cross breeds. Whether you're looking to raise your own pigs or simply love these intelligent and endearing animals, this book is a must-have.
Poultry Breeds
Title | Poultry Breeds PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Ekarius |
Publisher | Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | 272 |
Release | 2016-11-29 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1612126936 |
Poultry 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.
An Illustrated Country Year
Title | An Illustrated Country Year PDF eBook |
Author | Celia Lewis |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Total Pages | 194 |
Release | 2013-10-24 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1408181347 |
"A charming and informative anthology of nature through the year." -- cover, p. [4].
The Practical Guide to Keeping Chickens, Ducks, Geese and Turkeys
Title | The Practical Guide to Keeping Chickens, Ducks, Geese and Turkeys PDF eBook |
Author | Fred Hams |
Publisher | Lorenz Books |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2012-06-25 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780754823520 |
Discusses what features to look for when purchasing poultry and provides information on feeding, hygiene, treating illness, and good husbandry practices.