{"product_id":"the-concise-encyclopedia-of-poultry-breeds-an-illustrated-directory-of-over-100-chickens-ducks-geese-and-turkeys-with-275-photographs-9781844760589","title":"The Concise Encyclopedia of Poultry Breeds: An Illustrated Directory of Over 100 Chickens, Ducks, Geese and Turkeys, with 275 Photographs","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE CONCISE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POULTRY BREEDS \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated directory of over 100 chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys, with 275 photographs\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFred Hams\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a comprehensive guide to the main poultry breeds around the world, with fascinating information on their appearance, size, traits and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePopular foundation breeds such as Lackenvelder are covered in detail, as well as true bantams such as the Dutch Bantam and the miniature Cochin Bantam. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA section on manmade breeds such as Rhode Island Red and the silver-laced Wyandotte brings poultry breeding up to date, while a final chapter looks at popular duck, goose and turkey breeds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith beautiful photographs and expert text, this reference guide is perfect for anyone wanting more in-depth knowledge about the diverse and fascinating community of pure poultry breeds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - A comprehensive visual guide to the world's pure domestic fowl breeds \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Features a wide variety of breeds, from New Hampshire Red to Java, plus rarer breeds such as the Brecon Buff goose \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Fascinating descriptions of each breed includes essential information about varieties, temperament, egg yield and preferred environment \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Over 275 specially commissioned photographs \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFred Hams\u003c\/b\u003e is a founder member of the Rare Poultry Society. As a convervationist, Fred has helped to save and maintain several endangered breeds. In 1976, Fred qualified as a poultry judge, then climbed up the rankings to become a panel A judge. Since 2004 he has served as a consultant to the best-selling Practical Poultrymagaine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Southwater Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/07\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781844760589\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.40w x 0.50d","brand":"Fred Hams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52302327382197,"sku":"9781844760589","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_8bca9352-27d4-4128-84a4-947eadeab5c5.jpg?v=1772553024","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-concise-encyclopedia-of-poultry-breeds-an-illustrated-directory-of-over-100-chickens-ducks-geese-and-turkeys-with-275-photographs-9781844760589","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}