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The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl

Author : Celia Lewis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472906462
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Book Synopsis The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl by : Celia Lewis

Download or read book The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl written by Celia Lewis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 13 : 1845934415
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (459 download)

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Download or read book Domestic Duck Production written by Peter Cherry and published by CABI. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 184797970X
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (479 download)

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Book Synopsis Domestic Duck by : Mike Ashton

Download or read book Domestic Duck written by Mike Ashton and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-11-30 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Colour Breeding in Domestic Ducks

Author : Mike Ashton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780955564208
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (642 download)

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Download or read book Colour Breeding in Domestic Ducks written by Mike Ashton and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Domestic Geese

Author : Chris Ashton
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9781847972156
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book Domestic Geese written by Chris Ashton and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Domestic Geese" is a comprehensive book for pet keepers, breeders, and exhibitors.Written from years of first hand experience with these delightful birds, this revised paperback edition gives a special insight into their behavior. Pure breeds of geese, hand reared, are tame, responsive, and intelligent. Reared well, they will give hours of interest and pleasure for life."

Diseases of Wild Waterfowl

Author : Gary A. Wobeser
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461559510
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)

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Book Synopsis Diseases of Wild Waterfowl by : Gary A. Wobeser

Download or read book Diseases of Wild Waterfowl written by Gary A. Wobeser and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management of wild waterfowl has become increasingly intensive. Many birds now hatch in managed nesting cover or in artificial nesting structures, use man-made wetlands, and winter on crowded refuges while consuming a grain diet The water they use is often limited in supply and may contain residues from its many prior users. Unfortunately, intensified management often results in new problems, among which disease is important There are many similarities between the current form of management used for some waterfowl and that used in domestic animals. In both, the objective is to maintain a healthy, productive population. Dealing with health problems in waterfowl will benefit from combining the skills of veterinary medicine and wildlife ecology. Revisiting this book after 15 years allowed me to consider changes at the interface between the two disciplines. Veterinary medicine traditionally has been concerned with the individual and with treating sick animals, while the ecologist is concerned with populations and the manager has limited interest in treating sick birds. During this period there has been a marked increase in awareness among veterinarians that they have a responsibility in wildlife and conservation biology. Curricula of many veterinary colleges now include material on non-domestic animals and attempt to put disease in an ecological context. Also during this time, waterfowl managers have become more aware of disease as a factor in population biology and there are early attempts to put numbers to "disease" in models of continental waterfowl populations.

Domestic Geese And Ducks - A Complete And Authentic Handbook And Guide For Breeders, Growers And Admirers Of Domestic Geese And Ducks

Author : Paul Ives
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1528763513
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (287 download)

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Book Synopsis Domestic Geese And Ducks - A Complete And Authentic Handbook And Guide For Breeders, Growers And Admirers Of Domestic Geese And Ducks by : Paul Ives

Download or read book Domestic Geese And Ducks - A Complete And Authentic Handbook And Guide For Breeders, Growers And Admirers Of Domestic Geese And Ducks written by Paul Ives and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Why Ducks Do that

Author : Chuck Petrie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Why Ducks Do that by : Chuck Petrie

Download or read book Why Ducks Do that written by Chuck Petrie and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to British Birds

Author : Bill Bailey
Publisher : Quercus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781786487131
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (871 download)

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Book Synopsis Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to British Birds by : Bill Bailey

Download or read book Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to British Birds written by Bill Bailey and published by Quercus Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A humorous and very personal guide written by Bill Bailey about his favourite British birds, complete with drawings, notes and cartoons by the comedian himself. 'When herons are spooked they have a habit of vomiting as a defence. Half-digested pieces of eel and water vole skull on your head is not a good look. Just so you know.' Bill Bailey's wonderfully charming and informative book on the birds he loves is now available as a handy, easy-to-carry pocket paperback. Packed with the comedian's observations, illustrations and sketches, this edition is perfect for birdwatching expeditions, with new information for proper twitchers, including: · A 'British Birds' checklist · A list of the best birdwatching sites in the UK · Suggestions of bird spotting equipment · Information about joining a birdwatching club Bailey takes us on a journey around the British Isles, zooming in on those birds that enthuse him the most. Whether it's what they eat, where they fly to or how they communicate, these birds are always fascinating, and he introduces us to their weird and wonderful ways in a manner that is always entertaining. If you're a parent who'd like to appear a bit clever when your child asks you the name of a bird; if you want to find a new and healthy hobby that takes you outdoors; or whether, quite simply, you want to understand a bit more about our natural environment and have a laugh at the same time, this is the companion book to have. Funny and insightful, and positively crackling with energy, knowledge and wit, this beautiful paperback will delight Bailey's fans, birds as well as those who fancy a bit of armchair escapism. Alongside music and stand-up, one of Bailey's favourite pastimes is birdwatching, which he has been doing since he was a child in the West Country. His fondest memories are of family outings with parents, grandparents and cousins, ticking the birds off in his little Observer's Book of Birds. As he has said about those formative years, 'birdwatching gave a purpose to the day and a love of the natural world which has carried on into my adult life'.

Duck, Duck, Goose: Read & Listen Edition

Author : Tad Hills
Publisher : Schwartz & Wade
ISBN 13 : 0307938298
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (79 download)

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Book Synopsis Duck, Duck, Goose: Read & Listen Edition by : Tad Hills

Download or read book Duck, Duck, Goose: Read & Listen Edition written by Tad Hills and published by Schwartz & Wade. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Duck & Goose, Goose & Duck. Feathered friends forever . . . or are they? That's what we discover in this charming and hilarious follow-up to the bestselling Duck & Goose. You see, there's a challenge to their friendship: a little whippersnapper of a duck named Thistle. Thistle's good at everything (or so she thinks), from math to holding her breath to standing on her head. Duck thinks she's fantastic. But Goose does not! And so Goose is faced with a problem close to the hearts of children everywhere: what happens when your best friend makes a new friend? This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.

Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks, 2nd Edition

Author : Dave Holderread
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603426922
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks, 2nd Edition by : Dave Holderread

Download or read book Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks, 2nd Edition written by Dave Holderread and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02-05 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Ducks

Author : Cherie Langlois
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1935484796
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Ducks written by Cherie Langlois and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by hobby farmer Cherie Langlois from Washington state, Ducks is a fantastic overview of these entertaining and adaptable waterfowl. The author begins by asking "What do these water-crazy birds have that make them as much an asset to farms as landlubbing poultry?" She provides many answers that defend the virtues and versatility of ducks and argues that the duck is superior to the ubiquitous chicken in many ways. As a zoologist, Langlois has a gift for elucidating the details of the waterfowl's anatomy, traits and behavior, all revealed in the first chapter "Meet the Duck." She proceeds by leading readers through the process of choosing the right ducks for their hobby farm, considering the various domestic breeds (from bantams to heavyweights) as well as the sex of the birds and number of birds/breeds ideal for beginning a hobby-farm flock.The book offers advice on housing these very adaptable birds that thrive in various climates and regions throughout the world: space requirements, ventilation, flooring, feeders, and fencing. Naturally, ducks need water to thrive in the form of an existing lake, a manmade pond or simple duck pools, all discussed in the housing chapter. "The Duck Diet" chapter discusses the nutritional needs of the flock and various feeding options farmers and ranchers can consider. Seasoned duck aficionados interested in getting into the business of ducklings will find much information in the breeding chapter, which catalogs methods for hatching, incubators, mama duck and baby care, and more. The health of livestock is always a major consideration for the hobby farmer, and the chapter "Flock Health and Handling" offers a mini course in disease prevention, proper hygiene, recognizing symptoms of illnesses, and dealing with common maladies.The advantages of duck farming;the superior quality of duck eggs, down, and meat--are the focal point of the final chapter "Harvesting the Rewards," likely the first chapter the dubious duck farmer will read prior to taking the dive into ducks. The book concludes with appendices of endangered duck breeds and duck diseases, resources, a glossary of terms, and a complete index.

Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia

Author : Gary West
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118792866
Total Pages : 968 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Book Synopsis Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia by : Gary West

Download or read book Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia written by Gary West and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia, SecondEdition is a fully updated and revised version of the firstcomprehensive reference on anesthetic techniques in captive andfree-ranging wildlife. Now including expanded coverage ofavian and aquatic species, this exhaustive resource presentsinformation on the full range of zoo and wildlife species. Coveringtopics ranging from monitoring and field anesthesia to CPR andeuthanasia, the heart of the book is devoted to 53 species-specificchapters providing a wealth of information on little-known andcommon zoo and wildlife animals alike. In addition to new species chapters, the new edition brings a newfocus on pain management, including chronic pain, and moreinformation on species-specific physiology. Chapters on airwaymanagement, monitoring, emergency therapeutics, and fieldprocedures are all significantly expanded as well. This update toZoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia is aninvaluable addition to the library of all zoo and wildlifeveterinarians.

Annotated Bibliography of Helminths of Waterfowl (Anatidae)

Author : Malcolm Edwin McDonald
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Annotated Bibliography of Helminths of Waterfowl (Anatidae) by : Malcolm Edwin McDonald

Download or read book Annotated Bibliography of Helminths of Waterfowl (Anatidae) written by Malcolm Edwin McDonald and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bibliography is an attempt to list all the publications dealing with helminth of waterfowl (Anatidae) -- reports of their occurrence, descriptions, classification, life history, and pathological effects. It brings up-to-date and revises the work published on microfilm in 1965 (Wildlife Disease, No. 45). Studies on prophylaxis and treatment and on physiology, and general manuals and texts on poultry diseases are omitted. Publications issued before 1890 (numbering about 120) are also omitted as the information in many of these is incomplete and the identification dubious.

Domestic Duck Production

Author : Peter Cherry
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 0851990541
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book Domestic Duck Production written by Peter Cherry and published by CABI. This book was released on 2008 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 also combines the authors' considerable practical and scientific experience to provide quantitative descriptions of nutritional and environmental effects on growing and breeding ducks, as well as practical advice on husbandry, housing and management. Peter Cherry worked as Development Manager for a major duck producer before assuming a world-wide role as a consultant. Trevor Morris is a world-renowned poultry scientist who has also worked as a duck consultant. Their combined knowledge of the duck and the duck industry is thus unparalleled.

Keeping Geese

Author : Chris Ashton
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 178500056X
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Keeping Geese written by Chris Ashton and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keeping Geese is a complete guide to the domesticated goose. It shows how this intelligent bird has been absorbed into different cultures throughout history, from the taming of the Greylag and the Swan goose to the exhibition of the mighty Toulouse. Written from thirty years of first-hand experience of keeping, breeding and exhibiting these birds, Keeping Geese gives an insight into their habits and behaviour. Pure breeds of geese, hand-reared, are tame, responsive and intelligent and reared well, they will give hours of interest and pleasure for life. Illustrated with over 160 photographs and diagrams, this comprehensive study of geese covers the following and much more: domestication of the goose from the wild, and development of the breeds; why keep geese - as garden pets, eggs, exhibition, table birds; getting started with geese; understanding geese - breeds, physiology and behaviour; management of adult stock; breeding, incubation and rearing goslings; recognizing and treating ailments.

An Introduction to Heritage Breeds

Author : D. Phillip Sponenberg
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 161212125X
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Heritage Breeds written by D. Phillip Sponenberg and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This interesting visual resource, written by three experts from the Livestock Conservancy, explains why conserving heritage breeds is important and shows readers how they can successfully raise—and benefit from—these breeds.