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Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Emus, Guinea Fowl, Ostriches, Partridges, Peafowl, Pheasants, Quails, Swans
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Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds by Carol Ekarius offers an extensive visual and informational overview of various poultry breeds. Featuring vibrant photographs, this book delves into the history, characteristics, and qualities of numerous breeds of chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. It's an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the diversity and traits of poultry.
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If you're intrigued by the diversity and beauty of poultry, this book offers a visually captivating exploration of various breeds, providing rich detail about their characteristics and history. Whether you're a poultry enthusiast, farmer, or simply curious about different bird species, this guide offers comprehensive insights paired with stunning illustrations to enrich your understanding and appreciation of these animals.

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Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

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.

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More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of this definitive primer for intrepid poultry farmers and feather fanciers alike. From the Manx Rumpy to the Redcap and the Ancona duck to his Aylesbury cousin, each breed is profiled with a brief history, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colourful photography.

Comprehensive and fun, Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds celebrates the personalities and charming good looks of North America's quirkiest barnyard birds and waterfowl.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781580176675

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 920g

Pages: 288

About the Author

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.

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