Books & Games

The Beekeepers Manual

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:32:41 +0100

The Beekeepers Manual by L.A. Stephens-Potter. Hardback with full colour flyleaf. Ex-library copy. 127 pages.

EXTRAORDINARY CHICKENS

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:44:28 +0100

Extraordinary Chickens, by Stephen Green-Armytage. Beautiful book giving a window into the world of exotic chickens. All sizes, shapes, feather patterns, elaborate wattles and boots. Stunning colour photograhs and lively text. As new, 10.4" x 9.3" hardback with dust cover, 112 pages.

BRAMHA & COCHIN POULTRY

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:35:05 +0100

Bramha & Cochin Poultry, by Dr. Joseph Batty. Detailed book on these important breeds. As new, 11.5" x 8.2", paperback, 120 pages, lots of illustrations and colour portraits.

POULTRY COLOUR GUIDE

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:31:03 +0100

Poultry Colour Guide, by Dr. Joseph Batty. Beautiful book with lots of colour plates. Covers all the main colours of poultry, and a listing of other possible colours. As new, 11.75" x 8.3", paperback, 80 pages.

THE ROSECOMB BANTAM

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:13:45 +0100

The Rosecomb Bantam, by Joseph Batty. These are true natural bantams, having no large equivalent. Detailed description of the bird through the ages,its management and care. Rare book, paperback, as new, 120 pages.

THE ANCONA FOWL

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:08:35 +0100

Understanding Pure Breeds Of Poultry - The Ancona Fowl, by Dr. J. Batty. Very rare book, paperback, 53 pages.

QUAIL PAST AND PRESENT

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:03:26 +0100

Quail, Past & Present, by Michael Roberts. Coturnix Quail, Their History and Management for Hobby and Profit. Lots of pics, many in colour, paperback, 88 pages.

BREEDS OF POULTRY & THEIR CHARACTERISTICS

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:52:25 +0100

Breeds Of Poultry & Their Characteristics, by Dr. Joseph Batty. Popular, old, and rare breeds, and their attributes. As new, paperback, 79 pages, lots of colour pics.

FANCY PHEASANTS & THEIR ENEMIES

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:45:33 +0100

Fancy Pheasants & Their Enemies, by James O'C Fitzsimons. Guide to keeping the various species of pheasant, feeding, breeding, and dealing with problems. Related species such as Jungle Fowl and Peafowl are included. Very good condition, paperback, 101 pages.

BANTAMS & SMALL POULTRY

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:39:52 +0100

Bantams & Small Poultry, Second Edition, by Dr. Joseph Batty, Chairman World Bantam & Poultry Society. Popular breeds, rare breeds, extinct breeds, illustrated in black and white and in colour. Excellent condition, paperback, 224 pages.

Beekeeping

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:35:23 +0100

Teach Yourself Beekeeping. As new paperback, 168 pages.

Goat Husbandry

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:34:41 +0100

Goat Husbandry by David Mackenzie. Hardback with dust cover, 366 pages. Used but intact and quite serviceable.

Guide to Bees and Honey

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:34:10 +0100

Guide To Bees and Honey by Ted Hooper. Hardback with dust cover, 260 pages. Good condition.

Hen and the Art of Chicken Maintenance

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:33:35 +0100

Hen and The Art of Chicken Maintenance, Reflections On Keeping Chickens, by Martin Gurdon. As new paperback, 160 pages.

Poultry Ailments

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:32:38 +0100

Poultry Ailments For The Fancier, edited by Joseph Batty, Chairman of the World Bantam & poultry Society Ltd. As new, paperback, 126 pages.

Chickens at Home

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:42:57 +0100

Chickens At Home, by Michael Roberts, from the Gold Cockerel series. 9th Edition 2002. A practical guide to keeping and rearing laying hens and bantams + a new chapter on exhibiting your birds. As new, paperback, 53 pages.

Living with Chickens

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:10:43 +0100

Living With Chickens, by Jay Rossier. Everything you need to know about keeping chickens. New, paperback, 203 pages, lots of colour pics.

Keep Chickens

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:09:51 +0100

Keep Chickens - Tending Small Flocks in Cities, Suburbs, and other Small Spaces. By Barbara Kilarski. "Most folks who keep urban fowl find peace in watching their feathered friends scrabble and strut. They share organic eggs with neighbours and they take extraordinary delight in harvesting poultry poop for their garden." Everything you need to know about raising healthy chickens in a small space. New, paperback, 150 pages, from America.

Natural Poultry Keeping

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:09:11 +0100

Natural Poultry-Keeping, by Joseph Batty. Battery poultry farming can no longer be justified in any terms. As new, paperback, 96 pages.

Hobby Farm

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:08:37 +0100

Hobby Farm, Ideas For The New Countryside, by Willy Newlands. Lead the good life and create your own Green Belt. Artichokes, asparagus, beekeeping, ducks, goats, pheasants, pigs, poultry, potatoes, rhubarb, recipes, cider, and so on ! As new, hardback with dust cover, 208 pages.