The Illustrated Guide To Ducks And Geese And Other Domestic Fowl

Author : Celia Lewis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472906462
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl written by Celia Lewis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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. 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 : Celia Lewis
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408169983
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Guide to Chickens written by Celia Lewis and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612128432
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds written by Carol Ekarius and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Celia Lewis
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408194805
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Guide to Pigs written by Celia Lewis and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Celia Lewis
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408181347
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Illustrated Country Year written by Celia Lewis and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A charming and informative anthology of nature through the year." -- cover, p. [4].

Author : Michael Roberts
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780947870027
Total Pages : 53 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ducks and Geese at Home written by Michael Roberts and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612126936
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Poultry Breeds written by Carol Ekarius and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Fred Hams
Publisher : Lorenz Books
ISBN 13 : 9780754823520
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Practical Guide to Keeping Chickens, Ducks, Geese and Turkeys written by Fred Hams and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses what features to look for when purchasing poultry and provides information on feeding, hygiene, treating illness, and good husbandry practices.

Author : Celia Lewis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 140818706X
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Guide to Cows written by Celia Lewis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keeping cattle as a smallholder can be a rewarding enterprise, supplying you with food and milk and helping with the management of grassland on your property. This delightfully illustrated and informative ebook is ideal for anyone interested in keeping a cow or two, who would like to choose the best breed for their circumstances. The Illustrated Guide to Cows covers the 60 most familiar breeds of cattle worldwide. Breed profiles are written in engaging text that covers the history of each breed, its main characteristics and how to look after them, and each one has been beautifully illustrated by the author. Introductory sections contain practical advice on all elements of rearing calves and keeping cattle, including what to consider about land, housing and fencing, whether to choose beef or dairy cows, tips on buying, moving and handling your stock, and guidance on feeding and breeding.

Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580176771
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pocketful of Poultry written by Carol Ekarius and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poultry 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.