| The Canary Book: Containing Full Directions for the Breeding, Rearing and Management of Canaries and Canary Mules;Cage Making; Formatio Contributor(s): Wallace, R. L. (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1443732001 ISBN-13: 9781443732000 Publisher: Girvin Press OUR PRICE: $50.34 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Birds - Pets | Birds - Pets | Reference |
| Physical Information: 1.56" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (2.16 lbs) 658 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This vintage book contains a comprehensive handbook on keeping canaries. It includes full directions for the breeding, rearing, and management of canaries and canary mules; information on cage making; formation of canary societies; exhibition canaries, their points, and how to breed and exhibit them; and all other matters connected with this fancy. This book constitutes an invaluable resource for the modern canary breeder, and it would make for an great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters include: Cages and Cage-Making, Breeding and Management, Mule Breeding, Diseases, Moulting, Miscellaneous, The Original Canary, The Belgian, etcetera. This antiquarian volume is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture." |