Norwich Canaries

£7.99

Norwich Canaries

Reference works Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest Domestic animals and pets Birds, including cage birds, as pets

Authors: C.A. House, A.W. Smith

Dinosaur mascot

Language: English

Published by: Read Country Books

Published on: 31st January 2018

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 3 Mb

ISBN: 9781528784894


About the Norwich Canary

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.

Note

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.

Show moreShow less