Description
The Silkie fowl is one of the marvels of the Poultry world. Instead of having feathers, it is covered in a woolly or silky type of feather; moreover, its legs have feathers down one side, the face is mulberry color, and to top, if all off, it possesses a crest and, in some cases, a beard. This book traces the history of the breed, which is very ancient, and shows how it has changed over the last 100 years. It also covers the management of the breed and shows how it can be utilized as a broody hen for which it is famed.
Photographs, illustrations, and special silhouettes all show the nature of this interesting breed of poultry, which incidentally is a good layer. This book covers the history, standard requirements, colors available, management, and cult of the Silkie.
Product details
- Condition: New
- Paperback: 120 pages
- Publisher: Beech Publishing House (1996)
- Language: English
- Illustrations: Color & B&W photos
- ISBN-10: 1857361946
- ISBN-13: 978-1857361940
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 13.5 x 1.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 230 g
Contents:
1. Background 2. History of Silkies 3. The Standard Requirements 4. Management 5. Further Management 6. Cult of the Silkie |
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