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.

Domestic Duck Production

Author: Peter Cherry
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845934415
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 253

Book Description
Ducks are kept for profit in a great diversity of circumstances in both temperate and tropical climates. Outlining the biology of the domestic duck, this book provides quantitative descriptions of nutritional and environmental effects on growing and breeding ducks, as well as practical advice on husbandry, housing and management.

Colour Breeding in Domestic Ducks

Author: Mike Ashton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780955564208
Category : Ducks
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description

Mallard Ducks

Author: Harry Goldcroft
Publisher: Pip Publishing
ISBN: 9780992604851
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
Mallard Ducks, The Mallard Duck Guide Book, Caring For Your Mallards, Habitat, Diet, As A Pet, Mating, Eggs, and much more.Mallard ducks are quirky, fascinating creatures. Known throughout the animal kingdom for being sticklers for routine and schedules, Mallard ducks are surprisingly ill-suited for house training. There is historical evidence that reveals interaction between humans and Mallard ducks for a few hundred years at least, and yet they can be highly suspicious of their owners. Known to be aloof and detached, Mallard ducks may one day become dissatisfied with the settings you provide and choose to simply fly away. Such is the nature of these proud birds. Given the right setting, however, these semi-aquatic birds can become a calm addition to your househ

The Ultimate Pet Goose Guidebook

Author: Kimberly Link
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781449904371
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary's TOP SELLING Goose book is right at your fingertips!Everything you've ever wanted to know about geese in one comprehensive, pet-friendly guidebook! This is the guidebook that goose-lovers have been waiting for! Written by the Founder and President of Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary, a shelter entirely devoted to the rescuing of abandoned domestic waterfowl, this guide covers everything from day-to-day care to serious medical issues.Inspired by her own first-hand experiences, this guide is indispensible when caring for your feathered friends.With over 150 full color photos, encouraging anecdotes and the answers to hundreds of questions, if you have a pet goose, this guide is for you.

Make Way for Ducklings

Author: Robert McCloskey
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110165483X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
"Robert McCloskey's unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place."—The Horn Book Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. "This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. ... McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic."—The Barnes & Noble Review "The quaint story of the mallard family's search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story."—Children's Literature

Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks, 2nd Edition

Author: Dave Holderread
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603426922
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
With in-depth information on feeding, housing, behavior, and health care, this comprehensive guide also provides proven strategies for creating a profitable business plan and marketing your products. Whether you’re about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks will help you achieve your duck-raising goals.

The Call Duck Breed Book

Author: C. Darrel Sheraw
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Call duck
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description

Why Ducks Do that

Author: Chuck Petrie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
Why Ducks Do That answers many of the common, and some not-so-common, questions about the waterfowl species that share our world. The insightful text of Chuck Petrie is paired with beautiful color photos by the nation's leading wildlife photographers, making this book a delightful read for anyone who ponders the life of birds.

Ducks

Author: Cherie Langlois
Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
ISBN: 9781933958163
Category : Ducks
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A flock of frolicking waterfowl can be a lively addition to any hobby farm, and "Ducks" offers essential information on tending a small-scale flock, with full-color photos, a handy glossary, and advice from experienced duck farmers, it's a must-read for those drawn to ducks for their striking colors, their spirited personalities, and the valuable products they provide for home and market.