Author: J. W. Hurst
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Category : Ducks
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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Utility Ducks and Geese
Author: J. W. Hurst
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ducks
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ducks
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Utility Ducks and Geese: Their Successful Management for Egg and Meat Production ...
Author: J. W. Hurst
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Languages : en
Pages :
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Languages : en
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Utility Duck and Geese
Author: J.W. Hurst
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Ducks, Show and Utility
Author: Charles Arthur House
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Category : Ducks
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Category : Ducks
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Utility Ducks and Geese: Their Successful Management for Egg and Meat Production ... Illustrated, Etc
Author: J. W. Hurst
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Languages : en
Pages : 93
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Languages : en
Pages : 93
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The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl
Author: Celia Lewis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472906462
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472906462
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
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 Growing of Ducks and Geese for Profit and Pleasure
Author: John Henry Robinson
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Category : Ducks
Languages : en
Pages : 460
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Category : Ducks
Languages : en
Pages : 460
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Ducks and Geese for Profit
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Languages : en
Pages : 39
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Languages : en
Pages : 39
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Domesticated Ducks and Geese
Author: Joseph Batty
Publisher: Saiga Publishing Company, Limited
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher: Saiga Publishing Company, Limited
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Keeping Ducks and Geese
Author: Debbie Kingsley
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785009621
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Full 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.
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785009621
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Full 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.