Download or read book Why Peacocks written by Sean Flynn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until Flynn’s neighbor in North Carolina offered him one, he had never considered whether he wanted a peacock. His family became the owners of not one but three charming yet fickle birds: Carl, Ethel, and Mr. Pickle. Here he chronicles their first year as peacock owners, from struggling to build a pen to assisting the local bird doctor in surgery to triumphantly watching a peahen lay her first egg. He also examines the history of peacocks, from their appearance in the Garden of Eden. And Flynn travels across the globe to learn more about the birds firsthand. His book offers surprising lessons about love, grief, fatherhood, and family. -- adapted from jacket.
Download or read book Three Hens and a Peacock written by Lester L. Laminack and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hilarious read-aloud favorite about some foolish farm animals who decide to trade roles—and discover just how hard it is to do someone else's job, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack and celebrated illustrator Henry Cole. The Tuckers' farm is a peaceful place where everyone has a job and no one complains. That is, until a hapless peacock falls off the back of a passing truck and stirs things up. Soon, customers are flocking to the farm to see what all the fuss is about. But the hens don't like the newcomer getting attention while they do all the hard work. When a wise old hound sees the problem, he helps orchestrate a job swap. What follows is the riotous tale of three hens who get in way over their feathered heads, and one very distressed peacock who just can't figure out how to lay an egg. Lester L. Laminack has created a comical look at envy, finding your strength, and what happens when we underestimate the value of others' work. Henry Cole's delightful illustrations heighten the story's humor and will have readers of all ages laughing out loud.
Download or read book Just Plain Fancy written by Patricia Polacco and published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-09-24 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A charming picture book set in an Amish community, by the beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco. Naomi lives with her farming family in an Amish village in Pennsylvania. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth. One day Naomi and Ruth find an abandoned egg near the road. Naomi decides this special egg must be hatched. And when it is, it's plain to see that this is no ordinary chick! The girls keep the chick, named Fancy, a secret . . . until the day of their family's community working bee. On this day, Naomi is to receive a white organdy cap, an Amish tradition, as a reward for her hard work and responsibility. But on this day, too, Fancy the chick decides to introduce himself to the community! The results are a sheer delight, pure and simple. Accompanied by Patricia Polacco's beautiful artwork, this story of discovery and growing up will stay in the hearts of all who turn its pages.
Download or read book Storey s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds written by Carol Ekarius and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of this definitive primer for intrepid poultry farmers and feather fanciers alike. From the Manx Rumpy to the Redcap and the Ancona duck to his Aylesbury cousin, each breed is profiled with a brief history, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography. Comprehensive and fun, Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds celebrates the personalities and charming good looks of North America’s quirkiest barnyard birds and waterfowl.
Download or read book Ecothrifty written by Deborah Niemann and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grow your own food and cook more from scratch.
Download or read book Chickens and Peafowl written by Mark J. Rauzon and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2001 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the order of birds that includes chickens, peacocks, junglefowl, pheasants, grouse, and partridges.
Download or read book The Chicken Encyclopedia written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.
Download or read book The Poultry Book written by Harrison Weir and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The King of the Birds written by Acree Graham Macam and published by Groundwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young girl brings home a peacock, but he refuses to show off his colorful tail! Inspired by the life of Flannery O'Connor. In this picture book, inspired by the life of Flannery O’Connor, a young fan of fowl brings home a peacock to be the king of her collection, but he refuses to show off his colorful tail. The girl goes to great lengths to encourage the peacock to display his plumage — she throws him a party, lets him play in the fig tree, feeds him flowers and stages a parade — all to no avail. Then she finally stumbles on the perfect solution. When she introduces the queen of the birds — a peahen — to her collection, the peacock immediately displays his glorious shimmering tail. This delightful story, full of humor and heart, celebrates the legacy of a great American writer. Includes an author’s note about Flannery O’Connor. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
Download or read book Showing Poultry written by Glenn Drowns and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert Glenn Drowns offers all the information and guidance you need to successfully exhibit your poultry at fairs and expositions. Learn how to select the best breeds and birds for exhibition and how to raise them with the proper diet, health care, and handling so that they are at their best by showtime. Drowns includes a useful countdown to help you plan tasks, from pest prevention to cage training, as well as dozens of tips on what judges are looking for.
Download or read book Know Your Chickens written by Jack Byard and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Know Your Chickens covers over 40 popular breeds of chickens, showcasing their history, personality, egg-laying and flying abilities, and more fun facts. With this little book in hand, you'll be able to impress your friends by identifying any chicken you happen to encounter!
Download or read book AVIAN DISEASE MANUAL written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pocketful of Poultry written by Carol Ekarius and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poultry in a pocket-size book? Why not, when the birds in question are neatly corralled into an appealing little volume, just right for gift giving, easy browsing, or tucking into a bag or pocket for quick reference at a poultry show or auction. More than 100 poultry pals show their amazing colors in full-page images that capture their good looks and lively personalities. Intricate feather patterns, imposing crests and wattles, and grinning beaks are just a few of their appealing features. From laying hens to heritage turkeys to adorable ducks, here are all the common barnyard favorites, plus rare breeds from around the world. Facing each poultry portrait is an informational page offering facts about the breed and a handy at-a-glance reference bar identifying the type of poultry (chicken, turkey, duck, goose), its primary use (laying, meat, game, or ornamental bird), and its conservation status. Breeders, enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever paused to admire a handsome chicken will be delighted by the photographs and enlightened by the breed profiles in Pocketful of Poultry.
Download or read book Biggle Poultry Book written by Jacob Biggle and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Raising Guinea Fowl written by and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chick Days written by Jenna Woginrich and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jenna Woginrich chronicles the life journey of three chickens (Amelia, Honey, and Tilda) from fluffy, newly hatched bundles to grown hens laying eggs of their own. As you watch these chickens grow, you’ll learn everything you need to know about chicken behavior, feeding, housing, and health care. This playfully informative guide will inspire you to confidently raise your own feathered flock.
Download or read book Hatching Brooding Your Own Chicks written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gail Damerow shows you how to incubate, hatch, and brood baby chickens, ducklings, goslings, turkey poults, and guinea keets. With advice on everything from selecting a breed and choosing the best incubator to feeding and caring for newborn chicks in a brooder, this comprehensive guide also covers issues like embryo development, panting chicks, and a variety of common birth defects. Whether you want to hatch three eggs or one hundred, you’ll find all the information you need to make your poultry-raising operation a success.
