Pheasant Rearer's Manual - A Handy Book of Reference on Pheasant Rearing - Comprising a Routine of Management for the Successful Rearing of Pheasants

Pheasant Rearer's Manual - A Handy Book of Reference on Pheasant Rearing - Comprising a Routine of Management for the Successful Rearing of Pheasants Synopsis

Originally published in 1903, this book comprises a detailed guide to setting up and maintaining a routine of management for the successful rearing of pheasants. Written in clear, simple language and full of handy tips, "e;The Pheasant Rearers' Manual"e; represents a timeless guide for all with a practical interest in the subject keeping wildfowl for pleasure or sport. Contents include: "e;Pheasants and Sport"e;, "e;Concerning Eggs"e;, "e;Aviary Construction"e;, "e;Catching up Pheasants"e;, "e;Equipment"e;, "e;Sitting Fowls"e;, "e;Management"e;, "e;The Rearing Field"e;, "e;Removal to Covert"e;, "e;Coverts"e;, "e;Diseases"e;, 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 a specially-commissioned new introduction on shooting wildfowl.