W.F. Entwisle was the leading pioneer of bantam breeding. The first book on scientific bantam breeding, this work represents his endeavors, and is an important historical record on bantam development. In this classic reprint he explains how the birds were kept and given the very early standards.
This special re-print edition of William Entwisle's book “Bantams” is a complete guide to Bantam chicken breeds. Written in 1895, during the 19th century, Mr. Entwisle was considered ”the leading Bantam breeder in the world” and was responsible for the creation of several Bantam varieties that are still enjoyed by breeders and other Bantam enthusiasts to this day. Included in the text are discussions on Game Bantams, Malay and Aseel Bantams, Cochins, Brahmas, Sultans, Burmese and Silky Bantams, Sebright Bantams, Rosecomb Bantams, Scotch Greys, Nankins, Japanese Bantams, Frizzles, Polish Bantams, Minorcas, Leghorns, Hamburgs and other Bantams. Also included are details on breeding, rearing and exhibiting Bantams, making this one of the best historic texts on Bantams ever written. Lavishly illustrated with historic drawings by the famous artist, judge and writer, J.W. Ludlow. 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.
This is a book for anyone who is interested in Poultry Keeping as a hobby, especially for the enthusiast who shows.
Product details
Condition: New
Hardcover: 116 pages with dust jacket
Publisher: Nimrod Press Ltd (1988)
Language: English
Illustrations: B&W drawings by Ludlow
ISBN-10: 1852590955
ISBN-13: 978-1852590956
Package Dimensions: 25.5 x 20.5 x 1.9 cm
Shipping Weight: 600 g
Contents:
1. House Runs etc. 2. Food and Water and Feeding etc. 3. The relative Size and Weight of Bantams; Mating, crossing & Interbreeding 4. The Varieties of Bantams 5. Game Bantams 6. Malay, Indian Game & Aseel Bantams 7. Pekin or Cochin, Brahma, Booted, Sultan, Burmese & Silky Bantams
8. Sebright Bantams 9. Black & White Rosecomb Bantams 10. Cuckoo or Scotch Grey Bantams 11. Nankin Bantams 12. Japanese & Frezzled Bantams 13. Polish Bantams 14. Minorca, Andalusian, Leghorn band Hamburgh Bantams
15. Rumpless Bantams & other Varieties not previously described 16. Standards for Judging Bantams 17. Standards for Judging Bantam (continued) & Technical terms 18. Preparation of Bantams for Showing 19. Diseases of Bantams & Treatment when ill 20. The Bantam Club
