📗 Originally published in 1850, this early work on The poultry book is a fascinating read for any one interested in the breeding of poultry with much of the information still useful and practical today. With chapters including; Origin of the domestic fowl, Varieties of the domestic fowl, Breeding fowls and diseases of Poultry. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.