Old And Rare Breeds Of Poultry
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For the dedicated poultry enthusiast and the curious naturalist alike, Old and Rare Breeds of Poultry stands as an indispensable compendium, chronicling the rich and often overlooked heritage of domestic fowl breeds that have graced farmyards and exhibition halls for centuries. Published under the respected Poultry Fanciers' Library imprint, this authoritative volume presents a meticulous survey of breeds that have fallen from mainstream favour yet remain profoundly significant to agricultural biodiversity and the history of animal husbandry. Each chapter details the origins, distinguishing characteristics, temperament, and husbandry requirements of breeds that range from the historically celebrated to the genuinely obscure, offering both practical guidance and scholarly context in equal measure. Beyond its role as a breeder's handbook, this work argues persuasively for the conservation of genetic diversity in domestic poultry, illustrating how rare and heritage breeds carry irreplaceable traits — disease resistance, foraging ability, and unique productivity profiles — that modern commercial strains have long since sacrificed. The prose is precise and authoritative, grounded in the tradition of the British poultry fancy, yet accessible enough to engage readers new to the subject. Whether you are a seasoned fancier seeking to expand your flock with something extraordinary, or a conservationist drawn to the quiet urgency of preserving living history, this volume will leave you wondering just how many extraordinary breeds remain on the precipice of being lost forever.
Author: -
Format: Paperback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For the dedicated poultry enthusiast and the curious naturalist alike, Old and Rare Breeds of Poultry stands as an indispensable compendium, chronicling the rich and often overlooked heritage of domestic fowl breeds that have graced farmyards and exhibition halls for centuries. Published under the respected Poultry Fanciers' Library imprint, this authoritative volume presents a meticulous survey of breeds that have fallen from mainstream favour yet remain profoundly significant to agricultural biodiversity and the history of animal husbandry. Each chapter details the origins, distinguishing characteristics, temperament, and husbandry requirements of breeds that range from the historically celebrated to the genuinely obscure, offering both practical guidance and scholarly context in equal measure. Beyond its role as a breeder's handbook, this work argues persuasively for the conservation of genetic diversity in domestic poultry, illustrating how rare and heritage breeds carry irreplaceable traits — disease resistance, foraging ability, and unique productivity profiles — that modern commercial strains have long since sacrificed. The prose is precise and authoritative, grounded in the tradition of the British poultry fancy, yet accessible enough to engage readers new to the subject. Whether you are a seasoned fancier seeking to expand your flock with something extraordinary, or a conservationist drawn to the quiet urgency of preserving living history, this volume will leave you wondering just how many extraordinary breeds remain on the precipice of being lost forever.