Description
Keeping Jungle Fowl
Jungle Fowl are the whole equivalent of our domesticated poultry. It was from these have the multitude of domestic fowl developed. Obviously, for that reason, they are of considerable interest scientifically and are a starting point for anyone studying poultry breeds. How has man been able to develop birds which lay 300 eggs from wild fowl which lay very few eggs each year?
The book covers the history and distribution of the birds in the wild. Each of the species is described, and there are B&W plates from paintings as well as many other illustrations.
Practical management in Aviculture is also covered, matters such as housing, feeding and breeding in captivity, thus allowing birds to be bred and maintained. Unfortunately, many wild species are in danger of extinction, and therefore, all Avicultures have a duty to ensure that wherever feasible, stocks are maintained.
Product details
- Condition: New
- Paperback: 80 pages
- Publisher: Beech Publishing House (1993)
- Language: English
- Illustrations: B&W photos and illustrations
- ISBN-10: 1857360524
- ISBN-13: 978-1857360523
- Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 14 x .7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 190 g
Contents:
1. Background History 2. Main Species 3. The Red Jungle Fowl 4. Grey Jungle Fowl 5. The Cingalese Jungle Fowl 6. The Green Jungle Fowl 7. Housing 8. Food & Feeding 9. Breeding 10. Jungle Fowl as Ancestors of Modern Poultry |
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