Description
This is a one of a kind Special book Signed by Dr. Joseph Batty and Dedicated to Silvio Mattacchione who published and distributed books for Dr. Joseph Batty.
Poultry Characteristics Tails
The domesticated fowl has developed from the Jungle Fowl and has gradually evolved over many generations. the most significant changes took place after 1850, due primarily to the discovery of several new breeds, notably the Brahmas, Cochin, and Langshans, and secondly, to the so-called “Hen Fever” that started around that time. This was the heyday of the poultry shows when all levels of society were stimulated to take part in producing standard breeds of fowl for the many shows that were organized.
The earlier birds had the conventional Jungle Fowl tail or the whip tail of the Malays and similar Asian fowl. With the introduction of the new breeds, brought about by crossing with the three breeds mentioned, many newly formed characteristics emerged. The Brahmas and Cochins introduced a larger size and heavily feathered birds. On the tail, there were introduced the “cushion” and the soft, mounded collection of feathers; the tall, hard sickle feathers were no longer apparent. This applied to Orpingtons, Wyandottes, Jersey Giants, and many others. the diversity was enormous, and all had to be set down in the standard descriptions.
Product details
- Condition: New
- Paperback: 68 pages
- Publisher: Beech Publishing House (1996)
- Language: English
- Illustrations: B&W photos & illustrations
- ISBN-10: 1857361776
- ISBN-13: 978-1857361773
- Product Dimensions: 29 x 20 x .9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 331 g
Contents:
1. Background 2. Body of the Fowl 3. Classification of Tails |
4. What to Avoid 5. Some Odds & Ends Index |
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