Poultry for Prizes: A Complete and Practical Guide to the Breeding and Management of All Varieties of Poultry for Exhibition (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Poultry for Prizes is a complete, practical guide to breeding and showing every major poultry variety.
Learn proven methods to raise healthy birds and prepare prize-winning specimens for exhibition.
Written for breeders, students, and amateurs, this edition covers the key steps from selecting stock to optimizing color, conformation, and overall presentation. It translates long-standing know-how into clear, actionable guidance you can apply at home or in a show pen.
- Plant a solid foundation with breed standards and stock selection guidance.
- Understand mating, line-breeding, and how to develop desirable traits in both sexes.
- Learn practical tips for conditioning, grooming, and show-day presentation.
- Explore profiles of popular exhibition varieties and how they are judged.
Ideal for readers who want a dependable, illustrated reference to improve their prize stock and success at poultry shows.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Prepare for show day with comprehensive guidance on poultry breeding and management. This book draws from years of experience to equip both beginners and experienced exhibitors with detailed advice on selecting, breeding, managing, and preparing their poultry for successful exhibition. Gain insights into the nuances of poultry care, including the laws of breeding, maintaining health and size, and creating separate breeding lines for different show qualities. Moreover, the book covers methods for washing birds, preparing their combs and legs, and training them for show conditions. Additionally, it provides valuable information on avoiding overshowing and caring for poultry after returning from exhibitions. With this book as your guide, you'll have the knowledge and skills necessary to showcase your birds with confidence and increase your chances of success in the competitive world of poultry exhibitions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332885749_0
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