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Books - Poultry Husbandry

Book Description Price/ Quantity
NEW – Pocketful of Poultry, Fabulous Fowl!
By Carol Ekarius. Pecking, clucking, posing, preening. Whatever they happen to be doing; barnyard birds have a special knack for making us smile. Enjoy their charm and discover interesting facts about your favorite chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese in this fun and informative handbook. The poultry have all put their best feathers forward for you! Soft cover, 272 pages, 6 X 4, illustrated
 $10.95
NEW - Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds
By Carol Ekarius. More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds, the ultimate primer for farmers and fanciers alike. Admire the handsome black and white plumage of Lakenvelder roosters, read the fascinating history of the Blue Hens of Delaware, and marvel at the petite size and toylike appearance of Call ducks. And if you’re curious to know which heritage turkeys are making a comeback, look no further. This definitive guide to North American barnyard and wild fowl includes a brief history of each breed, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography that celebrates the birds’ quirky personalities and charming good looks. If it’s fowl facts and photos you want, you’ll find them all here. Soft cover, 208 pages, illustrated. 		$24.95
NEW - The Nankin Bantam: A Rare and Ancient Fowl
By Mark Fields. An engaging case study of a very rare breed that is being conserved in the nick of time. Mark Fields has produced a volume that will be cherished by stewards of this breed for decades to come. Limited Edition. Soft cover, 104 pages, 6 X 9, illustrated. 		$24.95
Storey's Guide to Raising Turkeys
By Leonard Mercia. Extensively revised and updated with more than 100 new pages added, this book includes information on selection, housing, breeding, management, processing, behavior, and health concerns. Everything you need to know to raise turkeys. Soft cover, 208 pages, illustrated.
 $18.95
The Book of Geese:  A Complete Guide to Raising the Home Flock
By David Holderread.  The A-Z's of raising geese, from choosing a breed to managing birds, written by one of the country's foremost water fowl experts. Soft cover, illus., 216 p.

  $17.00
Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks
By David Holderread. Extensively revised and updated with more than 100 new pages added, this book includes information on selection, housing, breeding, birthing techniques, feeding, behavior, and health. All the guidance you will need for a successful duck enterprise. Soft cover, 385 pages, illustrated.

A FREE copy of "Taking Stock of Waterfowl" with purchase		 $18.95
The Chicken Health Handbook
By Gail Damerow. This must-have reference for the small flock owner covers the problems and diseases common to chickens of all breeds and all ages. An extensive alphabetical listing of diseases provides quick access to treatments and remedies.Soft cover, 6 x 9, 344 pages, illustrations throughout. 		 $19.95
Counting Our Chickens: Identifying Breeds in Danger of Extinction
By Marjorie E. F. Bender, Robert O. Hawes, and Donald Bixby. This report presents the results of ALBC's census of hatcheries and individual breeders of chickens conducted between January 2001 and August 2002. Included are population figures and conservation status for over fifty breeds, a brief history of chickens in the United States, an analysis of breed security, next steps for conservation, and what you can do to help. Contact information for all participating hatcheries and sources of chicken breeds is included. This data is especially valuable to anyone concerned with the future of non-industrial chicken breeds and maintaining genetic diversity. Softcover 8.5x11, 52 pages.		  $12.00
Chicken Assessment for Improving Productivity

This is a printed version of the publication offered for download on our Free Downloads page.

Printed in black and white.		  $5.00
How to Raise Heritage Turkeys on Pasture

This is a printed version of the publication offered for download on our Free Downloads page.

Printed in black & white with color cover.		  $12.95