Poultry Books

We are delighted to offer for sale this selection of books by renowned Poultry expert Ian Kay and others covering every aspect of poultry keeping, exhibition poultry, and waterfowl bantam ducks whether for exhibition or pleasure.

See also our extensive Fancy Fowl magazine back issue collection - for sale at £2.50 each or £10 for 5.

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:: NEW > British Game Fowl < NEW :: by Ian Kay
	"British Game Fowl" by Ian Kay covers the history and development of Game Fowl in the UK. From the birds brought to these shores by the Romans and Phoenicians, early cockfighting and Game Fowl Clubs, through to the current exhibition breeds of Modern, Cornish/Indian, Oxford and Carlisle Game. We also have a look at Game in Australia. With over 35,000 words, supported by nearly 300 colour and sepia photographs, many of these from the 1930s that have never been published before, British Game Fowl is not just historical, it is Heritage, which will appeal to both new and experienced breeders and exhibitors, providing tips on exhibition and breeding pens. Not only will you enjoy reading the content, you will be able to admire the wonderful photographs, probably for many, many years to come. Over 300 colour and sepia photographs Price £19.99 plus £3.75 P&P
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Stairway to the Breeds by Ian Kay
	From Local Club Shows to Classics, from Lancashire to Lincolnshire, via poultry shows at virtually every point in the United Kingdom, Ian Kay's unrivalled knowledge and experience spanning two generations have been gained to enable this unique book to be written. Covering 101 breeds, on which much research has been undertaken, the book deals with their strengths and weaknesses, origins and comparison, breeding procedures and beauty. This book is not only full of sound advice, but humorous where necessary, and recalls many of the beliefs of famous old names of the past, which have not previously been published. There is no book to compare with this one and the fancy is fortunate that for only the second time this century (20th century) such a book has been published. Over 900 historical photographs (60 in full colour) illustrating 101 breeds of poultry Price £34.00 plus £1.85 P + P
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The Mini Encyclopaedia of Exhibition Poultry by Ian Kay
	This mini-encyclopaedia includes possibly every abbreviation and term which might be used in a show schedule and at the actual show itself. The various parts of a bird are described in correct technical language and also included are the various expressions you are likely to encounter when discussing the appearance of show birds with fellow exhibitors and judges. Attention is given to the most common ailments and complaints in poultry, recommended the modern cure or preventative and included some reliable old fashioned remedies. Also covered are the main principles of general poultry, husbandry, accidents to poultry, incubation and good health, all titles being listed in alphabetical order for easy location, interrupted occasionally with light hearted experiences of ourselves and friends, recalled from the past fifty years Price: £8.00 plus £0.60 P & P
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A History of Bantams by Ian Kay
	A History of Bantams concentrates on Bantams and miniature fowl, outlining their basic housing, rearing and feeding requirements. The book is illustrated throughout with photographs in colour and black and white displaying both current winning birds and also ones from the past, some instructional diagrams and includes touches of Lincolnshire humour. Collecting from a lifetime's experience there is a section describing in detail a host of ways by which you can improve your bird's appearance prior to being exhibited, by legitimate methods, and also listing the ones which are not acceptable. Price: £8.00 plus £0.60 P & P
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Exhibition Poultry Volume 1 by Ian Kay
	Having spent over 40 enjoyable years of breeding, showing and judging exhibition poultry and waterfowl, this Ian Kay's first in a series of books relating to his experiences and adventures. Ian Kay, in his 'no-holds barred' style of writing, convey's some of the principles and secrets which made the J.Kay & Son's exhibition poultry partnership successful for nearly half a century, intermingled with a selection of humorous stories headed Jokohama Tails . Price £5.00 plus £0.60 P + P
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Exhibition Poultry Volume 2 by Ian Kay
	This book continues in the same vein as Volume One, offering advice and encouragement to newcomers on selecting the right stock from a suitable breed, which will contribute towards the household budget and at the same time enable them to establish themselves in the fascinating leisure activity of exhibiting poultry and bantams. Also included in these chapters is a host of information and advice accumulated over a lifetime's experience, illustrated with numerous photographs of winning birds from both from past and present. Price £5.00 plus £0.60 P + P
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Call & Other Bantam Ducks by Ian Kay, Ann Terrell, and Chris Ashton
	Call and Other Bantam Ducks by Anne Terrell, Ian Kay and Chris Ashton, covers the history and development of Call, Black East Indian, Miniature and Bantam Appleyard and Crested Ducks. This Hard-backed book is full of information and tips for the beginner and experienced exhibitor or breeder. The text is fully supported with over 100 colour photographs of the colours presently in the UK, including Yellow-belly, Chocolate, Khaki, Butterscotch, Buff and Crested Calls together with others from Europe. Price £15.00 plus £0.95 P + P
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