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Domestic Duck Production
Author | : Peter Cherry,Trevor Raymond Morris |
Publsiher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 253 |
Release | : 2008-01-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781845934415 |
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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.
Domestic Duck
Author | : Mike Ashton |
Publsiher | : Crowood |
Total Pages | : 394 |
Release | : 2014-11-30 |
Genre | : Pets |
ISBN | : 9781847979704 |
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Most domesticated ducks are descended from the wild mallard and over the centuries many different breeds have been created. They have been kept as pets, or for their ornamental value, or have been farmed for their meat, eggs and down. In The Domestic Duck, Chris and Mike Ashton explain how these breeds have been developed and how to look after them. Contents include: Breeds, their origins and characteristics; Classic ducks from all over the world; 'Designer' ducks of the twentieth century; Management of adult stock; Breeding and rearing ducklings; Common problems and ailments. Fully illustrated with over 170 black & white photographs and 35 colour photographs depicting examples of the pure breeds and all aspects of their management, this is the essential manual for all duck-keepers.
The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl
Author | : Celia Lewis |
Publsiher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2014-12-18 |
Genre | : Pets |
ISBN | : 9781472906465 |
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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 Geese And Ducks A Complete And Authentic Handbook And Guide For Breeders Growers And Admirers Of Domestic Geese And Ducks
Author | : Paul Ives |
Publsiher | : Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 377 |
Release | : 2021-03-22 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9781528763516 |
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This vintage text contains a complete handbook and guide for breeders, growers, and admirers of domestic geese and ducks. Much of the information contained herein is timeless, making this book of considerable value to modern poultry enthusiasts and a text not to be missed by collectors of antique literature of this ilk. The chapters of this book include: 'History, Habits, Tradition, and General Possibilities in Geese'; 'Breeds of Geese'; 'The Heavy-Weight Varieties'; 'The Medium-Weight Varieties'; 'Rare and Ornamental Varieties'; 'Selecting for Breeding'; 'Hatching and Rearing'; 'Fattening Geese'; 'Exhibiting Geese'; etcetera. This text was originally published in 1947, and is proudly republished now complete with a new introduction on poultry farming.
Our Domestic Birds
Author | : John H. Robinson |
Publsiher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2018-05-15 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9783732679294 |
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Reproduction of the original: Our Domestic Birds by John H. Robinson
Keeping Ducks and Geese
Author | : Debbie Kingsley |
Publsiher | : The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 401 |
Release | : 2021-10-25 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9781785009624 |
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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.
Colour Breeding in Domestic Ducks
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Author | : Mike Ashton,Chris Ashton |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Ducks |
ISBN | : 0955564204 |
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Mourning Dove Status Report 1973
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 694 |
Release | : 1967 |
Genre | : Bird populations |
ISBN | : IND:30000121605699 |
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