The Henkeeping Specialist. David Squire
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First published in 2011 by New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd
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Contents
Range of bantam breeds
Handling and inspecting chickens
Drawing and trussing a chicken
Fertilizing and collecting eggs
PESTS AND DISEASES OF CHICKENS
Housing and looking after ducks