Product Ref: BV291
This book is a simple, illustrated guide for waterfowl enthusiasts, helping them to understand the wealth of colour forms and markings that determine many of the breeds derived from the common mallard.Large Paperback 49 pages.
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Covers colour genetics of Call ducks and Indian Runners.Printed on heavy weight, glossy paper, there are 28 pages, half of them in colour, about the colours of ducks, including Calls and Indian Runners: duck colour genetics in pictures.
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If you are starting with duck keeping, or just interested in ducks, this video by Tom Bartlett is well worth watching. There is something about ducks that attracts human company,” says Tom Bartlett in this beginner’s guide to duck-keeping. Tom follows the journey of ducklings from incubation through their lives as he explains his own methods of feeding, housing, breeding and generally caring for ducks on the farm and at show. We meet Ross Kent, a beginner whose ambition is to breed quality birds, and with Tom’s guidance Ross prepares for the British Waterfowl Championship. This is the perfect way to get a thorough grounding in duck keeping, choosing a breed that appeals to you and enjoying some typical duck behaviour at Folly Farm,
Product Ref: BV285
Same programme as the DVD but in video tape (VHS) formatClearance - Save nearly £6
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Over 100 illustrations and photographs. A collection of documents and information going back to the 1830s, some not previously available in print. Hardback, printed on good quality coated paper.202 pagesSpecial Offer was £25
Product Ref: BV168
Covers domestic and ornamental breeds of duck for the beginner. Full of practical tips, it provides information on how to set up a small unit, managing ponds and streams. Covers all aspects of keeping, breeding and rearing ducks.56 mono photographs. 43 colour photographs. 50 line drawings.
Product Ref: BV136
The standards give systematic, detailed descriptions of the colour, size and shape of all the breeds recognized in the UK. .They include a brief history of the breeds, morphological terms and a glossary.Hardback 116 pages
Product Ref: BV18
If you are wanting to keep a few ducks or geese, this is the book for you. There are chapters on the different breeds, marketing duck and goose, breeding, different methods of keeping ducks and geese, hatching and rearing, general management, exhibition and diseases and ailments.
Product Ref: BV152
A comprehensive handbook for breeders, keepers, and exhibitors of all kinds. It is illustrated throughout with photographs taken by the authors Chris and Mike Ashton to show examples of the pure breeds and their management.
Product Ref: BV77
This book provides a comprehensive coverage of Domesticated Ducks and Geese. It covers history, development, management, feeding, and breeding including incubation.Hardback 336 pagesClearance - publishers price £28 save £10
Product Ref: BV130
There are many reasons for keeping geese, for eggs, meat, exhibition, as rare breeds or just pets. Whatever your reason for choosing these fascinating birds , Chris Ashton explains how to look after them from setting up with the first birds to breeding, rearing and showing.Hardback 192 pages
Product Ref: BV115
A beginner's guide to keeping and breeding ornamental waterfowl written by Alan Birkbeck, past president of the British Waterfowl Association. This book is filled with practical and detailed information about the care, breeding, incubation, hatching, rearing, pinioning, sexing etc. of wildfowl including up to date legislation. Includes 31 colour photographs of different breeds of wildfowl.
Product Ref: BV150
Describing the techniques he employs in the management of his own collection of domestic waterfowl, Tom Bartlett shows how easy and enjoyable it can be to keep ducks and geese successfully, whilst pointing out the difficulties involved in breeding the perfect show specimen.
Product Ref: BV209
Frank Finni A new edition of mild Geese and exotic Wild Ducks which are partially domesticated. A feature is the coloured section which illustrates the main species kept by enthusiasts Management Also explained.
Product Ref: BV210
J Barnes The most beautiful of the ornamental waterfowl. This book explains about them and how to keep them and breed from them. Second Edition. 48p A4
Product Ref: BV211
History and management of this quaint breed of ducks, which are excellent layers. 72 pp. Colour plate. 1999
Product Ref: BV212
James Blake 18573&2225 Concise coverage of the three species. Includes a colour section on ducks and geese. 60p
Product Ref: BV213
J BarnesThe most popular of laying ducks which were developed by Mrs A Campbell about 100 years ago, because she wished to have a duck which would lay well and also he good for the table. Covers their fascinating history and every day management. 1999, 72pp Colour plate.
Product Ref: BV236
Available now, a new guide to keeping domestic breeds of geese and ornamental geese on a small or commercial scale. Housing, pasture and water access, feeding, care and management, breeding, selling and showing. All the domestic breeds and a selection of ornamentals shown in full colour.
Product Ref: BV159
This is a colour guide to most breeds of domestic ducks and geese, also showing most colour variations in each breed, including call ducks and Indian runners. Over 122 photographs.
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