BANTAMS AND MINIATURE FOWL. Poultry Fanciers' Library. By W.H. Silk. Revised by Dr. J. Batty, assisted by other Poultry Fanciers.
(1951) 1976 3rd edition reprint. Ppx,142,ads. Colour frontispiece painting, b/w photographs and line illustrations. Orange-pink boards, gilt titles to spine.
This is a useful and detailed introduction to keeping chickens on a small scale, with much information on individual breeds of bantam. Chapters include: Editor's foreword; Making a start; Choosing your breeds; Soft feather breeds; Miniature light breeds; Miniature heavy breeds; Other varieties; Housing and appliances; Hatching and rearing; Feeding adult stock; Special breeding problems; Preparing for show; Parasites and diseases.
This is a useful and detailed introduction to keeping chickens on a small scale, with much information on individual breeds of bantam. Chapters include: Editor's foreword; Making a start; Choosing your breeds; Soft feather breeds; Miniature light breeds; Miniature heavy breeds; Other varieties; Housing and appliances; Hatching and rearing; Feeding adult stock; Special breeding problems; Preparing for show; Parasites and diseases.
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34860
| Author | Silk (W.H.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 34860 |
| ISBN | 0904558142 / 0904558142. |
| Book Description | Slightly bumped. Good copy in used dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1976 |
| Publisher | Spur Publications. |
| Place | Liss, Hampshire. |