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The Poultry Book: The Breeding and Management of Profitable and Ornamental Poultry - Paperback

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by Jackson Chambers (Introduction by), W. B. Tegetmeier (Author)

Written in 1867, this classic reprinting of W.B. Tegetmeier's famous work "The Poultry Book", contains nearly 400 pages of information on chickens, bantams, ducks, geese, turkeys, peafowl and other types of poultry and long considered one of the most authorative books on the subject of utilitarian and ornamental poultry. Chapters include The Poultry House and Yard, Feeding and Comparitive Value of Food, The Sitting Hen, Structure and Development of the Egg, The Management of Chickens, Cochins, Brahmas, Malays, The Dorking Fowl, The Spanish Fowl, Game Fowl, Hamburghs, Polish Fowl, The Sultan Fowl, French Breeds, The Silk Fowl, The Frizzled Fowl, Rumpless Fowl, Dumpies, Redcaps, Barndoor Fowls, Domestic Fowls of India, Bantams, The Jungle Fowls, The Turkey, The Pea-Hen, The Guinea Fowl, Ducks, Geese and more. Also included is an Appendix with the original standards of perfection for many poultry breed. Lavishly illustrated with thee original rare colored plates and black and white engravings that graced the original edition. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

Number of Pages: 392 Dimensions: 0.81 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 09, 2016
Why Buy from Us

Why Buy From Gone Broody?

Real help. Practical guidance. No high-pressure sales pitch.

Gone Broody was built for customers who want more than a product page and a Buy Now button. We specialize in poultry products, from everyday flock supplies and incubation equipment to chicken coop kits, fully assembled coops, and large custom builds.

More importantly, we actually help you sort through the options. We’ll talk through your flock, your property, your goals, and your budget and help you find the product that makes the most sense for how you actually keep chickens.

We’d rather help you buy the right thing than the most expensive thing.

Real Help From People Who Know the Products

Some purchases are simple. Others involve sizing, customization, site preparation, delivery, setup, or choosing between several very different products. That’s where knowledgeable customer service matters.

Ask questions. Send us a sketch. Tell us what you’re worried about. If a simpler option works better, we’ll tell you. If we think you’re about to outgrow something, we’ll tell you that too.

More Choices. Better Guidance.

Because Gone Broody works with multiple builders, brands, hatcheries, and specialty suppliers, we aren’t limited to recommending one manufacturer’s solution. We can help you compare different styles, materials, sizes, features, and price points and find the best match for your flock.

No high-pressure sales pitch. No forcing every customer into the same product. Just practical, knowledgeable help finding what works for you.

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Description

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by Jackson Chambers (Introduction by), W. B. Tegetmeier (Author)

Written in 1867, this classic reprinting of W.B. Tegetmeier's famous work "The Poultry Book", contains nearly 400 pages of information on chickens, bantams, ducks, geese, turkeys, peafowl and other types of poultry and long considered one of the most authorative books on the subject of utilitarian and ornamental poultry. Chapters include The Poultry House and Yard, Feeding and Comparitive Value of Food, The Sitting Hen, Structure and Development of the Egg, The Management of Chickens, Cochins, Brahmas, Malays, The Dorking Fowl, The Spanish Fowl, Game Fowl, Hamburghs, Polish Fowl, The Sultan Fowl, French Breeds, The Silk Fowl, The Frizzled Fowl, Rumpless Fowl, Dumpies, Redcaps, Barndoor Fowls, Domestic Fowls of India, Bantams, The Jungle Fowls, The Turkey, The Pea-Hen, The Guinea Fowl, Ducks, Geese and more. Also included is an Appendix with the original standards of perfection for many poultry breed. Lavishly illustrated with thee original rare colored plates and black and white engravings that graced the original edition. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

Number of Pages: 392 Dimensions: 0.81 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 09, 2016
Why Buy from Us

Why Buy From Gone Broody?

Real help. Practical guidance. No high-pressure sales pitch.

Gone Broody was built for customers who want more than a product page and a Buy Now button. We specialize in poultry products, from everyday flock supplies and incubation equipment to chicken coop kits, fully assembled coops, and large custom builds.

More importantly, we actually help you sort through the options. We’ll talk through your flock, your property, your goals, and your budget and help you find the product that makes the most sense for how you actually keep chickens.

We’d rather help you buy the right thing than the most expensive thing.

Real Help From People Who Know the Products

Some purchases are simple. Others involve sizing, customization, site preparation, delivery, setup, or choosing between several very different products. That’s where knowledgeable customer service matters.

Ask questions. Send us a sketch. Tell us what you’re worried about. If a simpler option works better, we’ll tell you. If we think you’re about to outgrow something, we’ll tell you that too.

More Choices. Better Guidance.

Because Gone Broody works with multiple builders, brands, hatcheries, and specialty suppliers, we aren’t limited to recommending one manufacturer’s solution. We can help you compare different styles, materials, sizes, features, and price points and find the best match for your flock.

No high-pressure sales pitch. No forcing every customer into the same product. Just practical, knowledgeable help finding what works for you.