British Poultry Standards 6th edition is the officialreference to all the recognised Poultry Standards in Great Britain.It contains complete specifications together with judging pointsfor all standardised breeds and varieties, as compiled by thespecialist Breed Clubs and recognised by the Poultry Club of GreatBritain.
Breeding and exhibiting poultry is a long-held tradition as wellas a popular and rewarding hobby. The work of the Breed Clubs andthe many dedicated breeders in preserving the pure breeds is vitalin maintaining our breeds of poultry not only for the culturalheritage of future generations but also as a gene bank for thecommercial world. Under the guardianship of the Poultry Club ofGreat Britain, this book details the authorised standards ofexcellence for each breed.
New to this edition:
* New and improved colour images for many breeds, now withalmost 300 colour photographs.
* The inclusion of silhouettes to show the perfect shape foreach breed.
* An additional 14 breeds are covered.
Victoria Roberts
Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin / Vögel Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine - Birds
"It details authorised standards of excellence for each breed as well as complete specifications and judging points for all standardised breeds." (Poultry World, September 2008 & Fancy Fowl, August 2008)
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