Pheasant Keeping for Amateurs; A Practical Handbook on the Breeding, Rearing, and General Management of Aviary Pheasants

Pheasant Keeping for Amateurs; A Practical Handbook on the Breeding, Rearing, and General Management of Aviary Pheasants
Author: George Horne
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2011-03-24
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1446548112

Originally published in 1887, this book comprises a detailed guide to setting up and maintaining a routine of management for the successful rearing of pheasants. Written in clear, simple language and full of handy tips, “Pheasant Keeping For Amateurs” represents a timeless guide for all with a practical interest in the subject of keeping wildfowl for pleasure or sport. This volume was originally written with the novice in mind, making it ideal for modern readers who are just starting out. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on wildfowl.

The Reliable Pheasant Standard - The Recognized Authority

The Reliable Pheasant Standard - The Recognized Authority
Author: Ferd J. Sudow
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1447497686

This vintage book contains a comprehensive and practical guide on the culture, breeding, rearing, trapping, preserving, cross-mating, protecting, stocking, hunting, and propagation of a variety of birds. It includes information on pheasants, game birds, ornamental land and water fowl, singing birds, and more. This detailed and accessible guide contains a wealth of invaluable information for farmers and poultry-keepers, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: “General History and Management of Pheasants”, “The Caring and Breeding of Matured Pheasants”, “Method of Raising Pheasants Successfully”, “Pheasant Breeding Yields an Enormous Profit”, “Recipe for Cold and Roup”, “An Ideal Pheasantry”, “A Practical Poultry-Yard Gate”, etcetera. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.

A Guide to Breeding Pheasants and Grouse - With Chapters on Game Preserving, Hatching and Rearing, Diseases and Moor Management

A Guide to Breeding Pheasants and Grouse - With Chapters on Game Preserving, Hatching and Rearing, Diseases and Moor Management
Author: Various
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2020-08-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1528764455

Contained within this antique book is a comprehensive guide to breeding pheasants and grouse, including a wealth of important information on such topics as preservation, rearing, ailments and treatments, as well as habitat management. This helpful guide is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in the breeding of pheasants and grouse, and it contains all the information necessary for successful endeavors in this field. The chapters of this book include: 'Why Breed Pheasants', 'Preparing for the Breeding Season', 'Rearing Pheasants and Partridges', 'Duties of the Gamekeeper', 'Rearing Game', 'Game Preserving in France', 'Grouse Disease', 'Moor Management', and 'In the Butts'. We have chosen this book for modern republication due to its timeless educational value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on poultry farming.

The Pheasant Rearer's Manual - A Handy Book of Reference on Pheasant Rearing - Comprising a Routine of Management for the Successful Rearing of Pheasants

The Pheasant Rearer's Manual - A Handy Book of Reference on Pheasant Rearing - Comprising a Routine of Management for the Successful Rearing of Pheasants
Author: Anon
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2011-10-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 144749282X

Originally published in 1903, this book comprises a detailed guide to setting up and maintaining a routine of management for the successful rearing of pheasants. Written in clear, simple language and full of handy tips, “The Pheasant Rearers' Manual” represents a timeless guide for all with a practical interest in the subject keeping wildfowl for pleasure or sport. Contents include: "Pheasants and Sport", "Concerning Eggs", "Aviary Construction", "Catching up Pheasants", "Equipment", "Sitting Fowls", "Management", "The Rearing Field", "Removal to Covert", "Coverts", "Diseases", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on shooting wildfowl.