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248 pages. Paperback. Color photos, B&W photos, illustrations. 1998.

The information presented in this book covers the keeping, breeding and management of pheasants and waterfowl.  In this book, the author has covered many species of ducks, geese, swans, pheasants, peafowl, partridge, junglefowl and guineafowl that are available throughout the world.  

This is an excellent book to add to your library.  It contains 248 pages of glossy paged information covering all aspects of pheasant and waterfowl management.  Contained in the book is many color pictures of birds, equipment and supplies. 

The book, originally published in Australia, applies practical insight into raising gamebirds.

Contents:

Housing

• Aviaries

• Planted Aviaries

• Aviary Construction

• Pens

• Yards

• Vermin Control

• Ponds

Compatibility and Hybridization

Restraint & Handling

Flight Restriction

Nesting Facilities

Reproductive manipulation and Sexing

• Candling Eggs

• Imprinting

Incubation Troubleshooting

Nutrition

• Feeding Juvenile Pheasants/Waterfowl

• Feeding Adult Pheasants/Waterfowl

• Choosing stock

Common Diseases

• 12 Discussed

• Bacterial Infections

• Fungal Infections

• Viral Infections

• Trauma

• Egg Binding

• Disorders

• Administration of Medications

Types of Waterfowl

• 27 Types discussed

Types of Pheasants

• 13 Types discussed