Showing 31-40 of 45

David Bland, 1996, hardback, 160 pages

An ideal reference book for anyone wishing to keep poultry for profit.  Content includes breeds, their uses, housing, equipment required, breeding, ailments and recognising and preventing common diseases.
Other parts of the book include information on incubation, common problems with eggs, marketing and how to rear birds for the table.

Will Graves, 1985, paperback, 190 pages

Will Graves provides a practical guide suitable for all poultry keepers.  He provides advice on whether you should purchase meat only, eggs only or a dual purpose flock and whether you should opt for home grown or commercially available feed.
The author also delves into incubation, rearing, diseases, housing, watering and butchering.

David Scrivener, 2006, hardback, 272 pages

David Scrivener covers many rare breeds in this book that are likely to be encountered by poultry fanciers.  He provides a detailed reference guide to the rarest, most obscure and, in a few cases, even extinct breeds of chickens and bantams, with information on their history, breed description and advice on management.
More than 160 breeds are discussed.  Includes 237 colour photographs.

REF:  PT045

£25.00

Ray Feltwell, 1992, paperback, 176 pages

Written with both the novice and more experienced poultry keeper in mind, this valuable guide offers advice to those interested in free range production.
Topics include choosing the right breed of poultry, housing, feeding requirements and the daily management.  Whether the final produce is for your own consumption or as a small sized commercial operation, this book offers information on how to go about it.

David Scrivener, 2002, paperback, 96 pages

A practical illustrated guide for beginners wishing to keep, rear and breed these popular birds.

REF:  PT034

£7.95

Katie Thear, 1999, paperback, 96 pages

Written in a clear and concise way for the beginner, the author provides all the basic information from selecting the breed, choosing the house to caring for the hens on a daily basis.
Over 90 breeds are illustrated, many of which are displayed in colour.

REF:  PT035

£6.95

Katie Thear, 2002, paperback, 96 pages

Following on in the same series, Starting with Ducks advises the beginner on how to purchase stock, housing requirements, feeding, breeding and egg production for domestic, ornamental and commercial breeds. 

REF:  PT036

£7.95

Katie Thear, 2003, paperback, 96 pages

Pure, ornamental and commercial breeds are all included within this beginners guide.  Issues raised by Katie Thear include breed development, routine care, feeding, housing and fencing, health and breeding.
For the commercial keeper, there are sections on how to raise geese for profit, marketing and preparing for the Christmas market.

REF:  PT037

£7.95

Dave Holderread, paperback, 288 pages

This fully illustrated American guide provides duck owners with invaluable information on such topics as breeds, feeding, housing, egg production, health and showing.

Usually dispatched within 4-6 weeks

REF:  PT038

£12.99

Leonard Mercia, paperback, 352 pages

This US published guide is an invaluable resource containing the most comprehensive information on choosing the correct bird for meat or egg production.

Usually dispatched within 4-6 weeks

REF:  PT039

£12.99

Leonard Mercia, paperback, 208 pages

This practical guide informs and educates the reader on how to select the right turkey, advice on daily routines, breeding, rearing, housing, health and processing.

Usually dispatched within 4-6 weeks

REF:  PT040

£12.99

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