C.A. House

This vintage book deals with the Norwich canary, a variety of canary originally brought over to England by Flemish weaver fleeing Spanish persecution in the 16th century. It is a comprehensive guide to caring for and managing this type of canary, complete with details concerning everything from selection and breeding, to making cages, exhibiting, and beyond. Highly recommended for those with a practical interest in keeping or breeding Norwich canaries. Contents include: "Norwich Canaries", "The Breeding-Room and Cages", "Breeding Time", "The Moulting Season", "Exhibiting", "Forming a Stud", "Producing the Ideal", "A Fresh Start", "The Ideal Bird", "Yellows, Buffs and Cinnamons", "Colour and Size", "Training and Exhibition", "Eliminating Lumps", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains a complete and practical guide to the breeding, exhibiting, and general management of canaries. This accessible and profusely illustrated guide includes all the information an existing or prospective canary keeper might need to know, and it is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: "Canary Keeping as a Hobby," "Aviaries, Cages, and Fittings," "Breeding and General Management," "Moulting and Colour Feeding," "Diseases and their Treatment," "Seeds and their Uses," "Exhibiting," "The Belgian," "The Scots Fancy," etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.

This special re-print edition of John Matthew Eaton's book "Magpies and All About Them: A Guide To The Breeding and Exhibiting of Magpie Pigeons" contains all the information a person needs to master the basics of breeding and raising Magpie pigeons, once known as "Magpie Tumblers". Written in 1919, included in this famous booklet are details on raising and breeding this well known breed of pigeon. The text offers a fascinating look at how this famous pigeon breed was bred, raised and exhibited in the old days, as well as insights into its history. The only book of its kind. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

The Fantail Pigeon: How To Breed, Manage, And Exhibit (1900) is a comprehensive guidebook written by C. A. House that provides detailed information on breeding, managing, and exhibiting Fantail pigeons. The book covers everything from selecting breeding pairs to caring for the birds during the breeding process, as well as tips on how to exhibit the birds in shows. The author also discusses the history and characteristics of the Fantail pigeon breed, including its unique fan-shaped tail feathers. The book is a valuable resource for pigeon enthusiasts and breeders who want to learn more about this particular breed and how to care for it. It is written in a clear and concise style and is illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams to help readers understand the various aspects of breeding and managing Fantail pigeons. Overall, The Fantail Pigeon: How To Breed, Manage, And Exhibit (1900) is an essential guide for anyone interested in raising and exhibiting these beautiful birds.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1900 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.