Description
Poultry Shows have been functioning since the 1840s, and they encouraged the development of new breeds and the establishment of standards in Britain, the USA, and other countries. They provide an excellent stage on which the skill and devotion of breeders can be seen and rewarded. In addition, there is the encouragement of a rather special hobby, which is fascinating as well as useful – even bantams produce eggs for the table, thus paying for their keep.
There is now a background against which advice can be given. Matters such as breeding, the type of stock, the requirements for utility or exhibition, preparing the birds, training them, spotting the faults, and other relevant aspects are all covered. The author has made a special study of the key features for individual breeds and gives these with appropriate explanations.
Chapters include: History of the shows; Development of the breeds; The main requirements; The TYPE; Poultry combs; Tails; Legs; Other features; Likely defects; Show preparation; Judging of poultry.
Product details
- Condition: New
- Paperback: 88 pages
- Publisher: Beech Publishing House (1999)
- Language: English
- Illustrations: B&W photos and illustrations
- ISBN-10: 1857361881
- ISBN-13: 978-1857361889
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 14.9 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 400 g
Contents:
| 1. History of the Shows 2. Developments of the Breeds 3. The Main Requirements 4. The TYPE |
5. Poultry Combs 6. Tails 7. Legs 8. Other Features |
9. Likely Defects 10. Show Preparation 11. Judging of Poultry Index |
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