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Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 13,53 MB
Release : 2011-09
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1616084251
The unique attributes and personalities of 100 breeds of chickens--with stunning full-color...
Author : Celia Lewis
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 24,28 MB
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : 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.
Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 40,47 MB
Release : 2016-07-18
Category : 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.
Author : Tara Kindschi
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 22,19 MB
Release : 2010-01-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1616732210
Raising chickens teaches more than animal husbandry. It’s a hands-on chance to learn the character- and community-building principles and practices that 4-H is all about. And, of course, it’s fun. This easy-to-follow, illustrated guide introduces beginners to the basics of how to raise chickens. Whether you’re a 4-H’r, a first-time poultry owner, or a future egg farmer, The 4-H Guide to Raising Chickens provides step-by-step instructions for your project. From selecting a breed to caring for chicks, from housing and fencing to feeding and preventing or treating illness, the guide presents simple, straightforward information about chickens of all kinds, raised for pets, eggs, or meat. It also includes a glossary and list of resources.
Author : Kathy Shea Mormino
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 37,31 MB
Release : 2017-10
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0760352429
Kathy Shea Mormino, aka The Chicken Chick, shares her wealth of experience as a chicken keeper in a fun and abundantly illustrated format in The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens.
Author : Celia Lewis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 38,66 MB
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : 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.
Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 50,63 MB
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1603425616
From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.
Author : John Schindel
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 11,27 MB
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1582462755
The busy chickens of the beloved Busy Animals board book series are sure to cluck their way into your child's heart this spring! Busy chickens are squawking, perching, leaping, and more! Vivid, full-color photographs will keep toddlers engages as they imitate the many actions the chickens are doing. Join the fun!
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Publisher : Clarkson Potter Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,43 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Cookery (Poultry)
ISBN : 9780609600634
Introduces the best methods for preparing chicken, turkey, duck, goose, quail, squab, and pheasant, accompanied by tips on cooking equipment, techniques, and ingredients.
Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 12,21 MB
Release : 2016-11-29
Category : 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.