Author: Benjamin Crosby (Writer on poultry)Publisher:
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Category : Poultry breeds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Traditional British Poultry Breeds
Author: Benjamin CrosbyPublisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781847973375
Category : Poultry breeds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Suitable for both novice and experienced poultry-keeper alike, this book identifies the basic British poultry breeds and assesses the qualities of each, explaining their attributes to help hobbyists understand which breeds are most suited to their needs.
British Poultry Standards
Author: Victoria RobertsPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444309382
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
British Poultry Standards 6th edition is the official reference toall the recognised Poultry Standards in Great Britain. It containscomplete specifications together with judging points for allstandardised breeds and varieties, as compiled by the specialistBreed Clubs and recognised by the Poultry Club of GreatBritain. Breeding and exhibiting poultry is a long-held tradition as well asa popular and rewarding hobby. The work of the Breed Clubs and themany dedicated breeders in preserving the pure breeds is vital inmaintaining our breeds of poultry not only for the culturalheritage of future generations but also as a gene bank for thecommercial world. Under the guardianship of the Poultry Club ofGreat Britain, this book details the authorised standards ofexcellence for each breed. New to this edition: * New and improved colour images for many breeds, now with almost300 colour photographs. * The inclusion of silhouettes to show the perfect shape for eachbreed. * An additional 14 breeds are covered.
British Poultry Standards
Author: J. Ian H. AllonbyPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111950919X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
A fully updated and expanded new edition of the official reference to all the recognised Poultry Standards in Great Britain The seventh edition of British Poultry Standards contains complete specifications together with judging points for all standardised breeds and varieties of poultry, as compiled by the specialist Breed Clubs and published under the guidance of the Poultry Club of Great Britain. Intended as a manual to aid in the instruction and identification of breeds for the novice through to the veterinarian, this new edition has been thoroughly revised and edited, with numerous changes to breed pictures and profiles, providing a well-defined update for contemporary breeding, judging and exhibiting. Under the guardianship of the Poultry Club of Great Britain, this book details the authorised standards of excellence for each breed, covering categories such as feather markings, breed classification, and defects and deformities. The must-have reference for keepers, breeders, judges and exhibitors of pure bred poultry Features over 500 colour photographs, including 150 new images Includes 10 new breeds as well as all standardised breeds, and features photographs of many different varieties Provides complete specifications and judging points of all standardised breeds and varieties of poultry Recognised by the Poultry Club of Great Britain British Poultry Standards, 7th Edition is an essential resource for all poultry judges, breeders, exhibitors and keepers, as well as agricultural and veterinary college libraries and conservationists.
British Poultry Standards
Author: J. Ian H. AllonbyPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119509149
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
A fully updated and expanded new edition of the official reference to all the recognised Poultry Standards in Great Britain The seventh edition of British Poultry Standards contains complete specifications together with judging points for all standardised breeds and varieties of poultry, as compiled by the specialist Breed Clubs and published under the guidance of the Poultry Club of Great Britain. Intended as a manual to aid in the instruction and identification of breeds for the novice through to the veterinarian, this new edition has been thoroughly revised and edited, with numerous changes to breed pictures and profiles, providing a well-defined update for contemporary breeding, judging and exhibiting. Under the guardianship of the Poultry Club of Great Britain, this book details the authorised standards of excellence for each breed, covering categories such as feather markings, breed classification, and defects and deformities. The must-have reference for keepers, breeders, judges and exhibitors of pure bred poultry Features over 500 colour photographs, including 150 new images Includes 10 new breeds as well as all standardised breeds, and features photographs of many different varieties Provides complete specifications and judging points of all standardised breeds and varieties of poultry Recognised by the Poultry Club of Great Britain British Poultry Standards, 7th Edition is an essential resource for all poultry judges, breeders, exhibitors and keepers, as well as agricultural and veterinary college libraries and conservationists.
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Author: Will BurdettRaces of Domestic Poultry
Author: Edward Brown, SirPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781543055061
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This special re-print edition of Edward Brown's book "Races of Poultry" is a complete guide to breeds of chickens and other poultry breeds, including ducks, geese and turkeys. Written in 1906, this classic text on poultry is a complete guide to poultry breeds and discusses the history and characteristics of all the breeds of large fowl, bantams, ducks, geese and turkeys that were popular at the turn of the century. Topics include The Origin and History of Poultry, The Classification of Poultry Breeds, British Chicken Breeds, Asiatic Breeds of Chickens, Italian Breeds, French Poultry Breeds, Spanish Breeds, Belgian Breeds of Poultry, Dutch Breeds, German Breeds, Other European Breeds, American Breeds of Poultry, Domestic Ducks, Domestic Geese, Domestic Turkeys and more. One of the most complete books of its kind. Lavishly illustrated. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
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Author: Edward Brown