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Over 200 pictures
and photographs of
waterfowl
standardized in
the UK

Pocket sized A5,
only £12.00

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C & M Ashton
Colour Breeding in Domestic Ducks
An illustrated guide for the waterfowl enthusiast, with in depth information on wealth of colour forms and markings giving an understanding of how to manage colour forms, correct breed faults and introduce new genes into flocks.

48pp PB A4 (210 x 295)

C & M Ashton
The Domestic Duck
A comprehensive modern book on domestic ducks. Now paperback, stitched, 170 b&w illustrations (approx) plus 8 colour pages. In-depth information on breeds and their history; management of adult stock; breeding, incubation and rearing ducklings; common problems and ailments.
2nd edition 2008

192pp, PB (19 x 25 cm)

C Ashton
Domestic Geese
Breeds of domestic geese in the UK and their characteristics plus a guide to all aspects of management and breeding. Comprehensive text, well illustrated in black and white, 8 colour pages

192pp, HB (19 x 25 cm)

C Ashton
Domestic Geese
A comprehensive book for keepers, breeders and exhibitors. Topics include breeds: their origins and characteristics; management of adults; breeding, incubation and rearing goslings; and common ailments. New paperback ed. 2010.

200 pp PB (18.9 x 24.6cm)

C & M Ashton
Keeping Ducks & Geese
Detailed information on 40 of the most popular breeds, how to select the right breed for you, what you need to get started and how to care for your birds so that you get the best out of them from the outset.

128pp PB (22 x 22 cm)

C & M Ashton
The Indian Runner Duck
This book charts the history of the Indian Runner breed. A comprehensive and fascinating guide to the origins of the Indian Runner through to its present day popularity.

202pp, HB (15.5 x 22 cm)

Bartlett
Ducks & Geese - A guide to Management
Describing the techniques he employs in his own collection of domestic waterfowl, Tom Bartlett shows how easy and enjoyable it cab be to keep ducks and geese successfully, whilst pointing out the difficulties involved in breeding the perfect show specimen

110pp, HB, (15 x 21 cm)

British Waterfowl Standards 2008
The Association plays the key role in producing the Waterfowl Standards, from the first Indian Runner Standard of 1901 to this 2008 edition. The new edition contains major revisions in format, terminology, historical information and structure, including graded judging defects and colour genotypes.

168pp, spiral bound, fully illustrated

British Waterfowl Standards 1999
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. They are strongly stitched, hard back and well bound on high quality paper.

116pp, HB (17 x 25 cm)

Batty
Domesticated Ducks and Geese
A complete guide covering domestic breeds, accomodation, ponds, breeding, showing, ducks for the table.

230pp HB (15 x 22cm)

Birkbeck
Wildfowl at Home
Revised 2nd edition, 54 breeds in colour. A beginner's guide to keeping and breeding ornamental waterfowl including pond design and construction, fencing, setting up your first collection, feeding, landscaping, nesting requirements, incubation, hatching and rearing, diseases, conservation and legislation.

64pp PB A4 (15 x21 cm)

David Cabot
Wildfowl
Part of the New Naturalist Series, this book discusses the 56 species of wildfowl in Britain and Ireland. It focuses on their social behaviour, feeding ecology and population dynamics, and in particular their migration patterns.

415 pp PB (15 x 21.5 cm)

Grow
Modern Waterfowl Management Breeding Guide
Includes sections on geese, ducks and swans describing their habits, shelter requirements, maintenance of a breeding flock, incubation and rearing together with black and white illustrations.

360pp, HB (16 x 23cm)

Jeremy Hobson
Backyard Ducks & Geese
A practical guide for the enthusiast and smallholder, this book covers a wide range of subjects, including selecting the right breeds, housing, grass runs, ponds, feeding, breeding, hatching, rearing, health and hygiene, showing and exhibiting and also ornamental waterfowl.

140pp, PB (14 x 21.5 cm)

Holderread
The Book of Geese
A complete guide to raising the home flock for the hobbyist or commercial producer. This book covers behaviour, choosing a breed, acquiring stock, incubation, rearing goslings, managing adult geese, sexing, health problems and table preparation.

200pp PB (14 x 21cm)

Holderread
Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks
Comprehensive and fully illustrated guide taking you through every step of owning a duck from individual breeds, feeding, housing, health care and maximizing egg production through to breeding for colour varieties and showing prize winning ducks.

316 pp, PB (15 x 23 cm)

Ray Hutchins
Wildfowl of the Northern Hemisphere
Each species account contains information on plumage, distribution, population size, conservation, breeding and ecology with an explanation of the derivation of the Latin name. Each species is contained within 2 pages for easy cross referencing between text and illustrations.

190 pp PB (15.0 x 21.2cm)

Janet Kear
The Mute Swan
The Mute Swan is one of Britain's most familiar and confiding birds. This book examines a number of aspects of their natural history including; feeding, breeding, the swan's year, their relationship to man, and hazards to their survival.

24 pp PB (15 x 21 cm)

Christopher Lever
The Mandarin Duck
This book describes the Mandarin's natural history, its biology and naturalisation in Britain and its place in the culture of the Orient.

24 pp PB (15 x 21 cm)

Myrfyn Owen
The Barnacle Goose
This book is an introduction to the barnacle goose, describing its characteristics, populations and distribution. It outlines the year of the barnacle goose as it migrates long distances between its breeding and wintering areas, using staging posts on the way.

24 pp PB (15 x 21 cm)

Raethel
The Duck Handbook
Facts, advice and insights into acquiring ducks, housing, feeding, health care, breeding, understanding duck behaviour and commercial uses. Filled with colour photos and line illustrations.

135pp PB (16.5 x 20cm)

Roberts, M
Poultry House Construction
A DIY guide to building poultry houses and allied equipment.

92pp PB A5 (15 x 21cm)

Roberts, M
Poultry & Waterfowl Problems
A poultry keeper's and veterinary guide to diseases and complaints of hens, geese, ducks and turkeys.

96 pp. PB. A5 (15 x 21cm)

Roberts, M
Ducks & Geese at Home
A practical guide to keeping and rearing domestic waterfowl in small areas and free range

56pp PB A5 (15 x21 cm)

Roberts, M
Domestic Ducks & Geese in Colour
Photographic guide to all breeds of domestic ducks and geese.

54pp PB A5 (15 x 21 cm)

Roberts, M
Modern Vermin Control
A practical guide to the control of vermin for the smallholder, aviarist, farmer, poultry keeper and gamekeeper alike

56pp PB A5 (15 x21 cm)

Roberts, V
Diseases of Free Range Poultry
including hens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pheasants, guinea fowl, quail and wild waterfowl. 2nd edition.

152pp, HB (15 x 21cm)

Roberts, V
Ducks, Geese and Turkeys
With foreword by Jonathan Dimbleby this book includes history and characteristics of a number of domestic duck, geese and turkeys together with colour photos.

125pp, HB (17.5 x 25cm)

Terrell, Kay & Ashton
Call and Other Bantam Ducks
This hard back book covers the history and development of the Call, Black East Indian, Miniature and Bantam Appleyard and Crested ducks. Full of information and tips for the beginner and experienced exhibitor and breeder.

168pp, HB (15 x 21 cm)

Sheraw
The Call Duck Breed Book
A newly revised and updated edition with colour section and many new photos. 163 pages plus eight colour pages.

163pp PB (15 x 23 cm)

(out of stock)

Sheraw
The East Indie Duck
History and origins, breeding, nutrition, hatching brooding etc; over 50 drawings and photos.

112pp, SB (15 x 23cm)

Sheraw & Stromberg
Successful Duck & Goose Raising
A practical handbook for both the commercial and exhibition breeder of many of the significant breeds and varieties of waterfowl.

204pp, SB (15 x 23 cm)

Thear
Incubation; a Guide to Hatching and Rearing
A guide to hatching and rearing covering the techniques and equipment needed for using small to medium sized incubators and brooders, through to larger scale systems.

95pp PB A5 (15 x 21cm)

Thear
Starting with Ducks
This book covers all aspects of keeping, breeding and rearing ducks, for show, pleasure and commercial purposes. With colour and black and white photos and illustrations throughout.

95pp PB A5 (15 x 21cm)

Thear
Starting with Chickens
This book provides invaluable help, from choosing a house and run to selecting, buying and caring for hens. It covers feeding, breeding, seasonal management and health.

95pp PB A5 (15 x 21cm)

Thear
Starting with Geese
A guide to keeping geese on a small or commercial scale. Domestic, utility, show and ornamental breeds in colour. Full of practical tips for managing, breeding, rearing, selling and showing.

95pp PB A5 (15 x 21cm)

Todd, Frank S
Handbook of WaterfowI Identification
A concise guide to the identification of wildfowl throughout the world with full colour illustrations and range maps for all species.

104 pp PB A5 (15 x 21cm)

Todd, Frank S
Natural History of the Waterfowl
A comprehensive volume covering the natural history of more than 160 ducks, geese, swans and screamers of the world, with concise information on geographic range of each species. Full colour photos.

490pp, HB, (27 x 33 cm)