Bantams, A Guide to Keeping, Breeding and Showing

Bantams, A Guide to Keeping, Breeding and Showing

by JeremyHobson (Author)

Synopsis

It is not surprising that bantams are becoming increasingly popular. Exhibiting a great deal more character than their larger cousins, they soon become part of the family and provide both eggs and interest for very little expenditure. They appeal to both young and old alike and are relatively easy to accommodate and manage. This one-stop guide covers: all aspects of housing with reference to open runs, penning sheds, light, ventilation and suitable flooring; feeding including basic rations for birds from one day to sixteen weeks, grit, water, green stuffs and supplements; breeding, rearing and hatching; showing and preparation, including egg competitions and the ringing scheme; health, hygiene, ailments and diseases.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 168
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Published: 16 Dec 2005

ISBN 10: 186126786X
ISBN 13: 9781861267863

Author Bio
Jeremy Hobson has had a lifelong interest in bantams, he has kept several breeds and, as a head gamekeeper for over thirty years, he also used bantams to rear game birds. A regular contributor to the countryside and sporting press, Jeremy is now an established freelance author. He has written eight books including Gamekeeping for Crowood.