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Poultry and Waterfowl Books from Poultrymad
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Stairway to the Breeds by Ian Kay
From Local Club Shows to Classics, from Lancashire to Lincolnshire, via
poultry shows at virtually every point in the United Kingdom, knowledge and experience spanning two generations have been
gained to enable this unique book to be written. Covering 101 breeds, on which much research has been undertaken, the book
deals with their strengths and weaknesses, origins and comparison, breeding procedures and beauty.
This book is not only full of sound advice, but humorous where necessary, and recalls many of the beliefs of famous old names
of the past, which have not previously been published. There is no book to compare with this one and the fancy is fortunate
that for only the second time this century (20th century) such a book has been published.
Includes guest writers - Sue Bowser - Silkie; Will Burdett - Orpington; Harold Critchlow - Hamburgh; and
Eric Parker - Poland
With Contributions from - Sue Bruton - Sulmtaler; Lana Gazder - Fayoumi; and Doreen Smillie - Appenzeller
Over 900 historical photographs (60 in full colour) illustrating 101 breeds of poultry
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Having spent over 40 enjoyable years of breeding, showing and judging exhibition poultry and waterfowl, it was with great
pleasure that I accepted the Scribblers Publishing Limited's offer to write a series of books relating my experiences and
adventures, and at the same time hopefully be able to pass on the knowledge that could make you as successful as the
partnership of my father, the late John Kay, and myself, showing since 1945 as John Kay and Son and previously from 1911 in
my father's own name.
During this period we have had wonderful success with exhibiting birds and have gained a large number
of friends in all parts of the British Isles, people who have given a great deal of hospitality, entertainment and pleasure which
we would never have received but for the life-long interest in exhibiting poultry.
In this series of books I hope to be able
to convey to you in a 'no-holds barred' style of writing, the principles and secrets which made our partnership so successful
for nearly half a century, intermingled with a selection of humorous stories headed Jokohama Tails, and trust you achieve your
ambition and enjoy the same pleasure from your hobby as we have done. - Ian Kay
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This book continues in the same vein as Volume One, offering advice and encouragement to newcomers on selecting the right
stock from a suitable breed, which will contribute towards the household budget and at the same time enable them to establish
themselves in the fascinating leisure activity of exhibiting poultry and bantams.
Also included in these chapters is a host of information and advice accumulated over a lifetime's experience, which I feel
sure will be of interest to everyone in the fancy and illustrated with numerous photographs of winning birds from both from
past and present. - Ian Kay
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In compiling this mini-encyclopaedia, I have tried to envisage every abbreviation and term which might be used in a show
schedule and at the actual show itself, and to clarify these meanings.
The various parts of a bird are described in correct technical language and often in local dialect as well. I have outlined
the various expressions you are likely to encounter when discussing the appearance of show birds with fellow exhibitors and
judges.
I have drawn your attention to the most common ailments and complaints in poultry, recommended the modern cure or preventative
and included some reliable old fashioned remedies.
Invaluable advice is given on the strong and correct points of a bird to be included in the breeding pen and also the ones to
be avoided at all costs. I have given hints on ways of preparing and maintaining birds in top condition.
Also covered are the main principles of general poultry, husbandry, accidents to poultry, incubation and good health, all
titles being listed in alphabetical order for easy location, interrupted occasionally with light hearted experiences of
ourselves and friends, recalled from the past fifty years, 99% of which I guarantee to be authentic accounts of how the event
took place, and trust the characters involved whom we still have with us, enjoy reliving their experiences as much as I did
by writing about them. - Ian Kay
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A History of Bantams concentrates on Bantams and miniature fowl, outlining their basic housing, rearing and
feeding requirements. Collecting from my lifetimes' experience there is a section describing in detail a host of ways by
which you can improve your birds' appearance prior to being exhibited, by legitimate methods, and also listing the ones
which are not acceptable. Believing there are many of us enjoying the pleasure of breeding and showing the many breeds of
poultry and Bantams now available, but without thinking, take their existence for granted, I have written my interpretation
of how it all began, developing through the second half of the nineteenth century and continuing to flourish until the
commencement of the Great War in 1914. Whilst researching this section, I found it both stimulating and fascinating and trust
that you will do likewise, when reading it. If so there is a chapter describing the procedure and methods required to create
a new breed of poultry, possibly naming it after you. The book is illustrated throughout with photographs in colour and black
and white displaying both current winning birds and also ones from the past, some instructional diagrams and includes touches
of Lincolnshire humour. I sincerely hope you enjoy reading it. - Ian Kay
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Call and Other Bantam Ducks by Anne Terrell, Ian Kay and Chris Ashton
, covers the history and development of Call, Black East Indian, Miniature and Bantam Appleyard and Crested Ducks.
Full of information and tips for the beginner and experienced exhibitor and breeder.
Fully supported with over 100 colour photographs of the colours presently in the UK, including Yellow-belly, Chocolate, Khaki,
Butterscotch, Buff and Crested Calls together with others from Europe.
Published by Scribblers Publishing Ltd.
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Hens in the Garden: Eggs in the Kitchen by Charlotte Popescu
This book is about keeping hens for pleasure in your garden, about their suitability as pets and the joy of having fresh
free-range eggs. Hens and bantams come in all colours, shapes and sizes. Among them are Frizzles with feathers curling the
wrong way, the exquisite silver or gold-laced Wyandottes, Silkies with fluff like cotton wool and the muffled, exotically
crested Araucanas, layers of highly prized blue eggs.
The author has kept bantams in her garden for many years and this book is based on personal experiences. Included are chapters
on housing, feeding, egg laying, hatching chicks plus information on breeds and common ailments.
The second half of the book contains recipes with helpful ideas for surplus eggs and left over yolks or whites. Savoury and
sweet recipes include tarts, souffles, mousses, cakes, Swiss rolls, ice creams, roulades and meringues.
Finally there are several amusing and interesting stories and anecdotes about hens and their eggs, a glossary and an index.
Published by Cavalier Paperbacks
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