THE COMPLETE BOOK OF FERRETS. By Val Porter and Nicholas Brown.
1985 1st edition. 4to (185 x 251mm). Ppviii,184. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Erratum slip pasted in. Red boards, spine titled in gilt.
"This book is a comprehensive guide to the care of ferrets, with advice for both the working ferret keeper and the pet owner. [Val Porter and Nicholas Brown] have talked to ferreters, naturalists, gamekeepers, vets, nutritionists and many more, [drawing] on a wide range of experience and observation." Chapters include: Polecats and ferrets; The merits of ferrets; Handling; Accommodation; Feeding; Maintenance and health; Breeding and litters; Working ferrets; Bag and pot; Pets and characters; Vet check [detailed check-list of diseases, 16 pages]; Ferret facts; Nutrition tables; Useful addresses. Still one of the most useful manuals for the ferret keeper.
"This book is a comprehensive guide to the care of ferrets, with advice for both the working ferret keeper and the pet owner. [Val Porter and Nicholas Brown] have talked to ferreters, naturalists, gamekeepers, vets, nutritionists and many more, [drawing] on a wide range of experience and observation." Chapters include: Polecats and ferrets; The merits of ferrets; Handling; Accommodation; Feeding; Maintenance and health; Breeding and litters; Working ferrets; Bag and pot; Pets and characters; Vet check [detailed check-list of diseases, 16 pages]; Ferret facts; Nutrition tables; Useful addresses. Still one of the most useful manuals for the ferret keeper.
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| Author | Porter (Valerie) and Brown (Nicholas). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 32001 |
| ISBN | 072071592X / 072071592X. |
| Book Description | Bookseller's stamp to end-paper, boards slightly dented but good-plus in well-used dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1985 |
| Publisher | Pelham Books. |
| Place | London. |