Rearing Game Birds and Gamekeeping: Management Techniques for Pheasant and Partridge Contributor(s): Williams, Beth (Author) |
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ISBN: 1846891442 ISBN-13: 9781846891441 Publisher: Quiller OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Pets | Birds - Sports & Recreation | Shooting - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Animal Husbandry |
Dewey: 636.6 |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.8" W x 9.8" (2.00 lbs) 224 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A comprehensive guide for the amateur gamekeeper, Rearing Game Birds and Gamekeeping provides practical step-by-step advice on how to raise pheasants and red-leg partridges, with a particular emphasis on the health and welfare of the birds. Beth Williams provides an insight into each species and covers a range of topics from choosing breeding stock and incubating eggs to rearing chicks and nurturing game. This hands-on guide draws on a wide range of accepted best practices, including experiences of overseas successes, and advises on rearing game in a low-cost and effective manner, without compromising on quality. |