American Pheasant Breeding and Shooting (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1331930464 / 9781331930464

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Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to pheasant breeding, a practice that was gaining popularity in the early 20th century. The author, an expert in game breeding, provides detailed instructions on every aspect of raising pheasants, from securing a license to preparing for the breeding season to raising chicks. The book delves into the history of pheasant introduction in the United States, tracing the evolution of the ringneck pheasant, a popular hybrid breed, and exploring the challenges and rewards of establishing a pheasant farm. The author explores the economic viability of pheasant breeding as a supplement to traditional poultry farming, emphasizing the high demand for pheasants for both sporting and culinary purposes. He also examines the development of state-run game farms and their role in fostering a burgeoning interest in pheasant breeding across the country. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of careful planning and management, addressing issues such as disease prevention, vermin control, and the selection of suitable breeding stock. The book's insights into the early 20th-century methods of pheasant breeding offer a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of agriculture, conservation, and sport, providing a valuable historical perspective on a practice that continues to be relevant today. 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. …

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Title
American Pheasant Breeding and Shooting (Classic Reprint)
Author
E. A. Quarles
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
Condition
New
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print-on-demand item
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1331930464
ISBN 13
9781331930464
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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