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Diseases of Free-Range Poultry
by: Victoria Roberts, BVSc, MRCVS
Includes hens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pheasants, guinea fowl, quail and
wild waterfowl. Knowledge of how a bird's body system is given to help
explain why certain conditions are likely to occur. Various functions
are described in simple language. A chart of common disorders enables
you to track down from the symptoms what may ail your bird. Includes a
glossary, an appendices for a medicine cupboard, classification of breeds,
pure-breed laying capabilities, and management & feeding. Color photos
& B/W line drawings. 152 pgs.
c. 2000...H/C...$29.95
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Domestic & Ornamental Fowl
by: Porter, Valerie
Physiology, behavior, nutrition, housing, health, breeding, species.
c.1989...H/C...$24.95
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Domestic Duck
by: Ashton, Chris & Mike
Traces the origins of the 23 breeds of ducks standardized in Great
Britain. Gives advice on acquiring, keeping & breeding ducks, &
selecting birds for utility purposes or exhibition. B/W & Color photos.
192 pgs.
c. 2001, H/C...$45.00
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Domestic Duck & Geese in Colour (Gold Cockerel Series)
by: Roberts, Michael
Colour Photographic Guide to all breeds of domestic duck & geese,over
80 pictures. 54 pgs.
c.1999...S/C...$19.95
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Domestic Ducks & Geese
by: Hams, Fred
Ducks: commercial table breeds, commercial laying breeds, pure heavy breeds,
light & dual purpose breeds, bantam, miniature and call ducks. Geese:
commercial breeding, pure breeds, waterfowl clubs, breeders, suppliers.
Color photos. 40 pgs.
c. 2000, Booklet...$10.50
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Domesticated Ducks & Geese
by: Batty, J.
Duck, geese, breeds, breeding, management, showing. B/W photos & illustrations,
color plates. 232 pgs.
c.1985...H/C...$19.95
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Downy Waterfowl Of North America
Nelson, Colleen Helgeson
A complete record of baby waterfowl found throught North America. Detailed
descriptions, drawings, color portraits, and diagnostic identification
of live, day-old North American waterfowl. Hundreds of drawings and color
plates. 302 pgs.
c. 1993, H/C...$50.00
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Duck Keeping for Beginners
by: Putland, Helen
Practical handbook, breeds, feeding, housing, breeding, building brooder
boxes. 56 pgs.
c.1998...S/C...$12.95
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Ducks
by: Jones, David
This oversize book contains a wealth of color photographs showcasing the
fascinating habits and captivating diversity of ducks. Photographs of
nesting, caring for young, mating and feeding allow an up-close look at
life in the wild. Also explored are the challenges facing these birds
- pollution, loss of habitat and ever increasing contact with humans.
110 pages
c. 1998, Oversize, H/C...$24.95
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Ducks: Tending a Small-Scale Flock for Pleasure & Profit (Hobby
Farms)
by: Langlois, Cherie
Offers essential information on tending a small-scale flock, with full-color
photos, a handy glossary and advice from experienced duck farmers. Includes:selecting
the ideal breed for your farm, constructing a shelter and fencing, keeping
ducks healthy with a nutritios diet, spotting symptioms of common duck
diseases, breeding ducks and raising healty ducklings and harvesting farm-fresh
eggs and meat. 160 pages
c. 2008, S/C...$14.95
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Ducks (Popular Farming Series Magazine)
by: Hobby Farms Magazine Editors
The Popular Farming® Series is a collection of magabooks™ that
provides valuable information to those who already have a small farm as
well as those who are pondering the big move to the country. Ducks has
everything you need to know to start raising ducks or to embark on a new
adventure with your flock. With beautiful photos and in-depth articles,
Ducks is a must for any poultry enthusiast’s or small farmer’s
library. Contents: Taming the Wild: A History of Duck Domestication; It’s
a Small (Duck) World; Donning Ducks; Duck Behavior 101; Take a Crack at
Hatching Ducklings; Daily Duck Duties; Look Who’s Coming to Dinner;
Gimme Shelter; Disease-free Ducks; To Market: The Business of Ducks; Raising
Ducks Naturally; Fun with Ducks; Why We Love Them; Includes a Glossary
& list of Resources. 128 pgs.
c. 2007, Magazine...$9.99
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Ducks & Geese: A Guide To Management
by: Bartlett, Tom
Fencing, equipment, incubation, rearing, routine management, showing,
handling, sexing, sickness, popular & rare breeds. B/W photos. 110
pgs.
c. 1986, H/C...$19.95
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Ducks & Geese At Home (Gold Cockerel Series)
by: Roberts, Michael & Victoria
A practical guide to rearing & keeping domestic waterfowl.
c.1991...S/C, Rev 1998...$19.95
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Ducks & Geese Of Minnesota Field Guide: Includes Swans & Other
Water Birds
by: Tekiela, Stan
This comprehensive guide includes great information and photographs for
all of the 57 species of ducks, geese, swans and other water birds that
are found in Minnesota. These birds are often confusing for the average
person to identify. With the following features, identification has just
become easier - quick-compare section of silhouettes for side-by-side
comparison, four pages of photos and information for each of 57 species,
many photos including images of birds in flight (especially useful for
hunters), flock patterns, compare notes helping to discern between look-alikes,
images of juvenile, and winter and breeding plumages.Pocketsize. Color
photos. 256 pgs.
c. 2007, Pocketsize, S/C...$14.95
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Ducks & Waterfowl: A Portrait Of The Animal World
by: Schneck, Marcus
Anatomy of waterfowl, feeding habits, migration, nesting, species of ducks
& characteristics, species of geeses & swans. 80 full-color photographs.
72 pgs.
c.1999...H/C...$10.95
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Ducks At A Distance
by: Hines, Bob
Waterfowl identification guide put out by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
Short descriptions with color illustrations. Shows both drake & hen.
Pocket-size.
c. 1963, booklet...$7.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Ducks At A Distance
by: Hines, Bob
Waterfowl identification guide put out by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
Short descriptions with color illustrations. Shows both drake & hen.
Pocket-size. 54 pgs.
c. 1978, booklet...$7.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good
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Ducks, Geese & Swans
by: Merne, Oscar
Identification and information for all but the rarest species, behavior,
range maps. Color illustrations. 160 pgs.
c. 1974, H/C...$17.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Ducks, Geese & Swans Of North America
by: Bellrose, Frank
Migration corridors, population dynamics, classification, molts & plumages,
conservation, mortality & disease, hunting regulations, identification,
species. Color plates. 544 pgs.
c.1980...H/C...$34.95
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Ducks, Geese & Swans Of North America
by: Kortright, Francis
Using 36 full-color and more than 200 line illustrations, one of Canada's
most renowned ornithologists presents to sportsmen & professional
conservationists an easy-to-understand & easy-to-use look at all ducks,
geese & swans found in the US & Canada. Beginning with the family
tree, he shows clearly the size, shape, & make-up of each of the various
species. For the technician there's a brief updated report on scientific
nomeclature. It also covers moults & plumages, mating & nesting
habits, migration routes & flyways & conservation. Range maps,
line drawings, color plates. 476 pgs.
c. 1967, H/C...$35.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good with dust jacket,
minor wear on dust jacket
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Ducks, Geese & Swans Of The World
by: Johnsgard, Paul A.
After an introductory discussion of the ten tribes of Anatidae, separate
accounts follow for each of the nearly 150 recognized species. More than
150 line drawings, 132 distribution maps, 59 color plates. 404 pgs.
c. 1978, H/C...$40.00
Used,Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Conditon: Very Good
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Ducks, Geese & Turkeys For Anyone
Roberts, Victoria
Identification of 45 different breeds, with information of each breed's
history, its characteristics, its utility, and its special requirements.
Also includes egg production, show preparation, housing & management,
and common diseases. Color photos. 128 pgs.
c. 2002, H/C...$38.95
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Ducks In The Wild: Conserving Waterfowl & Their Habitats
by: Johnsgard, Paul A.
This lavishly illustrated book by renowned expert Paul Johnsgard is both
a reference book & a plea for the conservation of wetands where ducks
live. Information on extinct & endangered ducks, as well as efforts
to save them & the wetlands they inhabit, is featured along with fascinating
details on interpreting waterfowl behavior. Individual duck profiles conatin
descriptions of the most exotic species occuring in remote areas as well
as familiar species. A unique identification guide illustrated with head
drawings of all but the rarest ducks, a glossary, a list of conservation
organizations worldwide, & an index of vernacular & scientific
names complete this beautiful book. Color photos. 160 pgs.
c.1992, H/C...$49.50
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Ducks In The Wild: Conserving Waterfowl & Their Habitats
by: Johnsgard, Paul A.
This lavishly illustrated book by renowned expert Paul Johnsgard is both
a reference book & a plea for the conservation of wetands where ducks
live. Information on extinct & endangered ducks, as well as efforts
to save them & the wetlands they inhabit, is featured along with fascinating
details on interpreting waterfowl behavior. Individual duck profiles conatin
descriptions of the most exotic species occuring in remote areas as well
as familiar species. A unique identification guide illustrated with head
drawings of all but the rarest ducks, a glossary, a list of conservation
organizations worldwide, & an index of vernacular & scientific
names complete this beautiful book. Color photos. 160 pgs.
c.1992, S/C...$24.95
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Ducks Of The World
by: Kear, Janet
Stunning color photographs and information on Whistling ducks, Freckled
Ducks, Shelducks, Steamer Ducks, Perching Ducks, Dabbling Ducks, Diving
Ducks, Eiders, Seaducks, & Stifftails. 216 pgs.
c. 1991, H/C...$35.00
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Ducks (World Wildlife Series)
by: Tomlinson, David
Species, eggs, ducklings, migration, populations, behavior, feeding, domestic,
in captivity. B/W drawings. 128 pages.
c. 1996...S/C...$19.95
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