Storey's illustrated guide to poultry breeds : chickens-ducks--geese- turkeys-emus-guinea fowls-ostriches-partridges-peafowl-pheasants-quails-swans /
Ekarius, Carol.
Storey's illustrated guide to poultry breeds : chickens-ducks--geese- turkeys-emus-guinea fowls-ostriches-partridges-peafowl-pheasants-quails-swans / Illustrated guide to poultry breeds. by Carol Ekarius. - North Adams, MA : Storey Pub., 2007. - ix, 278 pages : coloured illustrations ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 270) and index.
Introduction to poultry -- Chickens -- Waterfowl -- Turkeys -- Other birds of interest.
Presents more than 120 barnyard fowl and wild fowl from chickens and turkeys to emus and pheasants. For each animal, readers will find color photographs, a brief history, and a detailed description. The identifying characteristics included for each breed are: class (standard and bantam); size (for cocks and hens); appearance of comb, wattles, and earlobes; color (everything from black-breasted red to silver laced); place of origin; conservation status; and special qualities (including longevity, size and quantity of eggs, quality of meat, and other relevant uses)
9781580176674 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781580176682 (hardcover jacketed : alk. paper) : $55.00
2007003170
GBA743512 bnb
013761784 Uk
Poultry breeds.
SF487 / .E33 2007
636.5 664/.93
Storey's illustrated guide to poultry breeds : chickens-ducks--geese- turkeys-emus-guinea fowls-ostriches-partridges-peafowl-pheasants-quails-swans / Illustrated guide to poultry breeds. by Carol Ekarius. - North Adams, MA : Storey Pub., 2007. - ix, 278 pages : coloured illustrations ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 270) and index.
Introduction to poultry -- Chickens -- Waterfowl -- Turkeys -- Other birds of interest.
Presents more than 120 barnyard fowl and wild fowl from chickens and turkeys to emus and pheasants. For each animal, readers will find color photographs, a brief history, and a detailed description. The identifying characteristics included for each breed are: class (standard and bantam); size (for cocks and hens); appearance of comb, wattles, and earlobes; color (everything from black-breasted red to silver laced); place of origin; conservation status; and special qualities (including longevity, size and quantity of eggs, quality of meat, and other relevant uses)
9781580176674 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781580176682 (hardcover jacketed : alk. paper) : $55.00
2007003170
GBA743512 bnb
013761784 Uk
Poultry breeds.
SF487 / .E33 2007
636.5 664/.93