Keeping Ducks Geese

Author : Chris Ashton,Mike Ashton
Publisher : David & Charles
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0715331574

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Keeping Ducks & Geese by Chris Ashton,Mike Ashton Pdf

Keeping ducks and geese can be a fascinating hobby for the whole family. From producing eggs for food and painting, quills for writing, birds for exhibition or even eating, ducks and geese can add a new dimension to the garden or smallholding. They make wonderful pets: geese act as guard dogs and ducks are a gardener's best friend, keeping the pond free of weeds and rescuing crops from a slimy slug massacre. With detailed information on 40 of the most popular breeds, Keeping Ducks and Geese shows how to select the right breed for you, what you need to get started and how to care for your birds so that you get the best out of them from the outset. A lavish lifestyle section provides recipes for using the rich eggs, family activities, duck and goose folklore, and much more.

Author : Debbie Kingsley
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781785009624

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Keeping Ducks and Geese by Debbie Kingsley Pdf

Full of information and practical advice, this book is suitable for those thinking about keeping ducks and geese, those who have recently become duck and goose keepers and want to learn more, and for the more experienced keeper. With over 290 photographs, this book provides everything you need to know, including: legal requirements; land, fencing, housing, equipment and security. There is a comprehensive list, with accompanying photographs, of over eighty duck and goose breeds. Information is available to help decide what breeds will suit you best and acquiring your first birds. Further topics covered include: feeding and nutrition; health and welfare; breeding and rearing; raising for meat, slaughter, plucking and preparation for cooking, plus recipes.

Author : Liz Wright
Publisher : Gaia Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Ducks
ISBN : 1856753018

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Choosing and Keeping Ducks and Geese by Liz Wright Pdf

Choosing and Keeping Ducks and Geese provides a comprehensive overview of care and feeding requirements and all necessary equipment for keeping these popular and easy-to-maintain animals as pets. The all-inclusive guide provides extensive identification sections of 26 duck and 13 goose breeds and outlines how to incubate, hatch, and care for new ducklings and goslings. The author, an expert on ducks and geese, explains how to enter your purebred pet into a show, how to prepare the animal for competition, and identifies some of the standards that judges may be looking for when examining these beautiful birds. The eye-catching photography provides an up-close look at these lively animals throughout the text.

Author : Chris Ashton
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781785000560

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Keeping Geese by Chris Ashton Pdf

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.

Author : John Walters,Michael Parker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Ducks
ISBN : CORNELL:31924001320344

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Keeping Ducks, Geese, and Turkeys by John Walters,Michael Parker Pdf

Author : Celia Lewis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781472906465

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The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl by Celia Lewis Pdf

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. 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. 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.

Author : Lisa Steele
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0985562250

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Fresh Eggs Daily by Lisa Steele Pdf

More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many "recipes" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout. The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1950*
Category : Ducks
ISBN : OCLC:500619040

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Keeping Ducks and Geese by Anonim Pdf

Author : Fred Hams
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0754823520

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The Practical Guide to Keeping Chickens, Ducks, Geese and Turkeys by Fred Hams Pdf

Discusses what features to look for when purchasing poultry and provides information on feeding, hygiene, treating illness, and good husbandry practices.

Author : Mike Ashton
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-30
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781847979704

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Domestic Duck by Mike Ashton Pdf

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.

Author : Kirsten Lie-Nielsen
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781550926545

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The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen Pdf

Raise a gaggle of geese, the unsung heroes of the small farm While chickens preen in the spotlight, geese are the historic unsung heroes of small farms and homesteads. Providing weed control, large eggs, and entertainment, and acting as "security" over other animals, geese are the ultimate modern homesteading companion. The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese covers everything you need to know to raise geese, including: Profiles of breeds and how to select the best one for your needs How to "imprint" goslings on a person Feeding, housing, animal health, and cold weather care Using geese for weed control, soil improvement, and as "watch-geese" Cooking with goose eggs and meat Additional coverage includes a look at the rich history of geese on farms in North America and Europe that will enhance any goose keeper's enjoyment of these intelligent and unique birds. This practical guide is a must-have essential for the kitchen table of homesteaders, small farmers, permaculturists, and professional farmers looking to add the power of geese to their land.

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781473391130

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A Guide to Keeping Ducks - A Collection of Articles on Housing, Breeding, Feeding, Rearing and Many Other Aspects of Duck Keeping by Various Authors Pdf

"A Guide to Keeping Ducks" contains information on the methods and equipment of the poultry farmer. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of duck breeding and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject. Highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in poultry keeping for pleasure or for profit. Contents include: “Domestic Geese And Ducks - Paul Ives”, “The Aylesbury Duck”, “Ducks And Duck Breeding - Charles Roscoe”, “Feeding For Egg Production”, “Ducks Breeding Rearing And Management - Reginald Appleyard”, “Housing Adult Stock”, “Ducks Geese And Turkeys - L C Turnill”, “Housing The Duck”, “Natural And Artificial Duck Culture - James Rankin”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on poultry farming.

Author : Liz Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04
Category : Ducks as pets
ISBN : 1842862197

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Keeping Pet Ducks by Liz Wright Pdf

Duck-keeping as a hobby is currently booming, & now more & more enthusiasts are discovering the fun of living with & caring for their own small flock of ducks. This highly illustrated book contains easily accessible advice & tips for maintaining a happy flock of ducks.

Author : W Powell-Owen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1539631737

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Duck Keeping by W Powell-Owen Pdf

This special re-print edition of W. Powell-Owen's "Duck Keeping Along Money Making Lines" contains a treasure trove of information on raising ducks of all types, as well as geese, turkeys and guinea fowl. Written in 1918, this classic text is an excellent overview of breeding ducks for pleasure, eggs or meat, as well as raising geese, turkeys and guinea fowl. Covered are all the basics of housing, breed, feeding and raising these birds. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

Author : W Powell-Owen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1542985366

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Duck Keeping on Money Making Lines by W Powell-Owen Pdf

This special re-print edition of the W. Powell-Owen's book "Duck Keeping Along Money Making Lines" is a complete guide to raising ducks for eggs, meat or exhibition for profit, as well as Geese, Turkeys and Guinea Fowl. Written in 1918, this classic English text on poultry contains the basics of raising ducks and other waterowl and poultry, be it for eggs, for meat purposes or for pleasure. Included are all the basic elements of breed selection, coops and other forms of housing, how to hatch eggs, care of young chicks and much more. The text is specifically written from the standpoint of making money from ducks, geese and turkey raising. Some of the topics covered include All About Ducks, Duck Housing, Hatching Duck Eggs, Rearing Ducklings, Rearing Ducks For Meat, Feeding Ducks, Duck Health, Breeds of Domestic Ducks and much more, along with special sections on Geese, Turkeys and Guinea Fowl. In our opinion, this is one of the best classic books on the subject of keeping ducks and others for profit. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.