| Norwich Canaries Contributor(s): House, C. a. (Author), Smith, A. W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1528702492 ISBN-13: 9781528702492 Publisher: Read Country Books OUR PRICE: $21.84 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Birds - Nature | Animals - Birds - Pets | Reference |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.37 lbs) 126 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This vintage book deals with the Norwich canary, a variety of canary originally brought over to England by Flemish weaver fleeing Spanish persecution in the 16th century. It is a comprehensive guide to caring for and managing this type of canary, complete with details concerning everything from selection and breeding, to making cages, exhibiting, and beyond. Highly recommended for those with a practical interest in keeping or breeding Norwich canaries. Contents include: "Norwich Canaries", "The Breeding-Room and Cages", "Breeding Time", "The Moulting Season", "Exhibiting", "Forming a Stud", "Producing the Ideal", "A Fresh Start", "The Ideal Bird", "Yellows, Buffs and Cinnamons", "Colour and Size", "Training and Exhibition", "Eliminating Lumps", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork. |