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Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

Author: Carol Ekarius

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2016-07-18

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1612128432

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 colorful 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.

Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

Author: Carol Ekarius

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2007-05-30

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1580176674

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Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

Author: Carol Ekarius

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2016-07-18

Total Pages: 884

ISBN-13: 1612128432

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Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs

Author: Carol Ekarius

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781612122663

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From the large-tailed Karakul sheep to the floppy-eared Gloucestershire Old Spot pig, North America is home to an extraordinary array of livestock. Comprehensive, colorful, and captivating, Storey’s Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle, and Pigs features full-color profiles of 163 livestock breeds. Whether you’re looking for a gentle domestic backyard animal or are hoping to introduce a rare heritage breed on your farm, you’re sure to find an animal that’s perfect for your needs.

The Illustrated Guide to Chickens

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Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

Published: 2011-09

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 1616084251

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The unique attributes and personalities of 100 breeds of chickens--with stunning full-color...

Pocketful of Poultry

Author: Carol Ekarius

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1580176771

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Poultry in a pocket-size book? Why not, when the birds in question are neatly corralled into an appealing little volume, just right for gift giving, easy browsing, or tucking into a bag or pocket for quick reference at a poultry show or auction. More than 100 poultry pals show their amazing colors in full-page images that capture their good looks and lively personalities. Intricate feather patterns, imposing crests and wattles, and grinning beaks are just a few of their appealing features. From laying hens to heritage turkeys to adorable ducks, here are all the common barnyard favorites, plus rare breeds from around the world. Facing each poultry portrait is an informational page offering facts about the breed and a handy at-a-glance reference bar identifying the type of poultry (chicken, turkey, duck, goose), its primary use (laying, meat, game, or ornamental bird), and its conservation status. Breeders, enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever paused to admire a handsome chicken will be delighted by the photographs and enlightened by the breed profiles in Pocketful of Poultry.

Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America

Author: Judith Dutson

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012-05-07

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1603429182

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From the Pryor Mountain Mustang to the Tennessee Walking Horse, North America is home to an amazing variety of horses. In this lavish, photograph-filled guide, Judith Dutson provides 96 in-depth profiles that include each breed’s history, special uses, conformation standards, and more. You’ll learn about homegrown favorites like the Morgan, Appaloosa, and Quarter Horse, as well as exotic imports like the Mangalarga Marchador and the Selle Français. Take a continental horse tour without ever leaving your home.

Poultry Breeds

Author: Carol Ekarius

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2016-11-29

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1612126936

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Poultry Breeds is a fresh field guide of feathered friends with stunning photos highlighting the beauty and unique attributes of 104 chicken, duck, goose, and turkey breeds. Each profile outlines the bird’s history, physical characteristics, and common uses, with specially noted fun facts sprinkled throughout. This pocket-size, browsable guide is easy to use, and author Carol Ekarius knows her birds: she has been writing about livestock for nearly 20 years and has raised her own for decades.

The Chicken Encyclopedia

Author: Gail Damerow

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2012-01-31

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1603425616

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From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.

Showing Poultry

Author: Glenn Drowns

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2016-01-26

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 1612125298

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Expert Glenn Drowns offers all the information and guidance you need to successfully exhibit your poultry at fairs and expositions. Learn how to select the best breeds and birds for exhibition and how to raise them with the proper diet, health care, and handling so that they are at their best by showtime. Drowns includes a useful countdown to help you plan tasks, from pest prevention to cage training, as well as dozens of tips on what judges are looking for.