Storey''s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds - Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Emus, Guinea Fowl, Ostriches,

Informationen zum Autor Carol Ekarius has been a full time livestock farmer for nearly a decade and has been involved with the sustainable agriculture movement for many years. She is the author of How to Build Animal Housing and Small-Scale Livestock Farming. Carol and her husband live in Hartsel, Colorado, with their many critters. Klappentext More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds, the ultimate primer for farmers and fancies alike. Admire the handsome black and white plumage of Lakenvelder roosters, read the fascinating history of the Blue Hens of Delaware, and marvel at the petite size and toylike appearance of Call ducks. And if you're curious to know which heritage turkeys are making a comeback, look no further. This definitive guide to North American barnyard and wild fowl includes a brief history of each breed, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography that celebrates the birds' quirky personalities and charming good looks. If it's fowl facts and photos you want, you'll find them all here. Zusammenfassung Farmers and fanciers keep an astonishing variety of poultry breeds and these birds provide meat and eggs to nourish us and feathers to keep us warm. Their quirky personalities and charming good looks make them farnyard favourites. This work presents, breed by breed, more than 120 farnyard fowl - from chickens and turkeys to emus and pheasants.

Product details

• Authors: Ekarius, Carol Ekarius, Ekarius Carol
• Publisher: Storey Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.05.2007
• EAN: 9781580176675
• ISBN: 978-1-58017-667-5
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; NATURE / Animals / Birds, PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching, Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest, Nature in art, Special kinds of photography, Photography: subject-specific techniques and principles