Written in 1915, this book contains practical information on all the popular varieties of rabbits and cavies, as well as fancy mice and rats. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Up to date with a most recent accepted variaties and breeds. The american standard of perfection hardback or cased book brand new. A complete description of all recognized varieties of fowls. Jun 19, 2017 see all 2 images standard perfection poultry book. Books on standard of perfection backyard chickens learn. The american standard of perfection american poultry association. To download this complete list, click on the button for the type of. These domestic birds are an important part of the worlds.
The following information is comprised of excerpts from the american standard of perfection, 1998, and has been edited to comply with. Aug 26, 2016 hi, my daughter, a 4her is trying to get better birds. Please be aware the while many of these old standards are in the public domain, not all of them are. Newer editions late 1940s forward are not and as such should not be duplicated in any way. Standard of perfection 44th edition of the american standard of perfection is now available. The american standard of perfection 2001 american poultry association. A complete description of all recognized varieties of fowls 1905. Published 2015 by american poultry association, inc. The standard is the foremost authority to poultry judges, breeders and exhibitors and a reference for anyone trying to breed quality poultry.
The american standard of perfection american poultry association full view 1921. The book is illustrated with many color depictions and contains historical data on many breeds. It is known as the bible of the poultry industry and will provide all the information needed when choosing what birds to buy next. Under the guardianship of the poultry club of great britain, this book details the authorised standards of excellence for each breed, covering categories such as. The american standard of perfection, illustrated by american. I thought i was buying a copy of the current standard of perfection. The newest edition of the american poultry association standard of perfection. A look at the silkie standard of perfection vjp poultry. The term poultry includes large and small bantam chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowl. Shoemaker is a comprehensive guide to raising your own. A complete description of chicken breeds, turkeys, ducks and geese. Recognized breeds may be exhibited even if not in standard of perfection.
Australian poultry standards 2nd edition poultry stud. Shoemaker author, jackson chambers introduction 1 rating. There are probably more reasons to buy books about poultry than there are reasons to actually buy poultry. If you have no experience at all with poultry, but you think youd like to raise a backyard flock, you should probably begin by reading and researching and learning what to expect. Shoemaker is a comprehensive guide to raising your own meat and eggs, and a. Standard of perfection strombergs strombergs chickens. A complete guide for the breeder and exhibitor of all accepted varieties of large fowl, bantams, waterfowl, turkeys, and guineas. This is a must have for any poultry breeder or serious enthusiast.
Timelife books editors culinary arts institute staff. There are nearly 400 breeds and varieties of poultry that offer something for young and old alike. To purchase the complete standard of perfection from the apa, click here. American poultry association standard of perfection, 44th edition. The american standard of perfection by american poultry. A complete description of all recognized varieties of fowls classic reprintabout the publisherforgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Apa 44th standard of perfection a complete guide for the breeder and exhibitor of all accepted varieties of large fowl, bantams, waterfowl, turkeys, and guineas.
Ideal standard descriptions and authorized illustrations of poultry breeds and varieties recognized by the american poultry association, inc. American standard of perfection, 2001 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The american standard of perfection book consists of more than 300 pages of descriptions and colored pictures of all the standard breeds and varieties of poultry recognized by the american poultry association. Dec 30, 2020 standard of perfection for 2001 by the american poultry association. First published in 1874 by the american poultry association, the standard of perfection commonly referred to as the standard classifies and describes the standard physical appearance, coloring and temperament for all recognized breeds of poultry, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, and. Can be confusing at first getting to know the layout of the book, but it was the same book used by the poultry judge, so they were well prepared.
Standard of perfection, poultry, first edition abebooks. The book contains information on more than seventy chicken breeds to help. The book comes in two versions standard and limited. American poultry association standard of perfection.
The standard of perfection american poultry association 1974 100th anniversary. This book is actually available for free in pdf form from many places on the internet. I use it to choose my chickens every year for the fair this is the american poultry associations standard of perfection. The recognized standard work on poultry, turkeys, ducks and geese, containing a complete description of all the. A standards book is available for viewing at the uw extension office. Poultry breed standard books, apa standard of perfection. Standard of perfection description this 372 page hard cover book with color pictures, and black and white illustrations put out by the american poultry association, is the official guide of standards for all recognized chicken, bantam, duck, turkey and geese breeds.
Apa standard of perfection for bearded silkie 2001 american poultry association, inc. There are full color drawings of both the male and female of many of the breeds and. Complete descriptions of all recognized breeds and varieties of domestic poultry. A complete description of chicken breeds, turkeys, ducks and geese by shoemaker, c. American poultry association standard of perfection purely poultry. Poultry comes in all sizes, shapes, colors and personalities. Standard sized breeds are grouped by type or by place of origin. Apr 24, 2018 the american standard of perfection is a wonderful book published by the american poultry association. Australian poultry standards second edition, contains nationally approved standards for 85 breeds of fowls, bantams, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl and eggs. The real standard of perfection is a big, heavy book with illustrations and actually pretty hard to find. American standard of perfection 2010 for sale at a complete description of all recognized breeds and varieties of domestic poultry. It is the standard for judges and showers to judge by it also give examples of common faults, wing shapes, combs, etc the pictures are illustrated, nor photos. Their are many brreds of chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese in the pages of this wonderful book.
The american standard of perfection american poultry. This special reprint edition of standard perfection poultry written by c. Apa standard of perfection book 2010 backyard chickens. American standard of perfection forty forth edition by. In it you will find all kinds of valuable information on all of the breeds of chickens that are recognized by this group. Get the best deals on poultry books when you shop the largest online selection at. The american standard of perfection is the official breed standard for the poultry fancy in north america. American poultry association the online books page. To download this complete list, click on the button for the type of download you would like.
Describing all of the different varieties of fowls, their points of beauty and their merits as setters isaac kimbal felch 5. Each breed and variety is described in detail as to breed type, shape, size, and color. Find great deals on ebay for standard of perfection poultry. Mar, 2014 this is a book from the 1800s which is then reprinted in a modern, tiny pamphlet of a book. The publisher had apparently scanned a copy of the original and produced a difficult to read book. American standard of perfection 44th edition the american standard of perfection is a complete description of all recognized breeds and varieties of domestic poultry. Roger mastrude president, heritage turkey foundation. May 01, 2012 standard american perfection poultry book. First, a large number of the illustrations to be found in the new standard of perfection do not correctly interpret the word descriptions in the book.
American standard of perfection 2001 by american poultry. Mar 03, 20 hi this is the american poultry association standard of perfection, 2010. For our overseas customers, you can now order the standard of perfection thru. All chicken breeds recognized by the american poultry association are categorized into classes. The american standard of perfection a complete description of all recognized varieties of fowls by american poultry association this early work is a fascinating guide to fowl that is a thoroughly recommended title for the amateur and professional poultry keepers bookshelf. Cards book laws governing the breeding of standard fowls is a book covering the outbreeding, inbreeding and linebreeding all recognized breeds of domestic fowls. Permission to make quotations from the test of this book is granted solely for the purpose of dissemination of knowledge, provided proper credit is cited.
Every breed and color recognized by the american poultry association is included in this book. What i got was a copy of the sop from the turn of the century. A complete description of all recognized varieties of fowls 1905 by american poultry. This is the american poultry associations standard of perfection. Also please do not use the standard descriptions in these old standards as a guide in evaluating and culling your birds. Buy the american standard of perfection by american poultry association online at alibris. Their main purpose is to list characteristics of each breed at their highest level. Used with permission of the american poultry assn, for educational purposes only. Written in 19 by one of the greatest poultry breeders. This special reprint edition of american fur fanciers associations book the american pet stock standard of perfection for rabbits, cavies and fancy mice and rats. Information to order your own copy is also available.
Apa 44th standard of perfection american poultry association. It includes chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and peafowl. The american standard of perfection is a complete description of all recognized breeds and varieties of domestic poultry. Poultry standard of perfection online american poultry. American standard of perfection forty forth edition book. Poultry new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. American standard of perfection forty forth edition by american. American standard of perfection 2010 cackle hatchery. The american standard of perfection of poultry in america. The american standard of perfection is a complete description of all recognized breeds and varieties of domestic.
A complete description of chicken breeds, turkeys, ducks and geese paperback june 19, 2017 by c. Standard of perfection for 2001 by the american poultry association. The american standard of perfection is the official breed standard for the poultryfancy in north america. Frizzle frizzle is recognized as a trait in any recognized breedvariety and is not listed separate. Records of poultry keeping go back centuries, but it is only since victorian. The publisher had apparently scanned a copy of the original and produced a difficult to read book that was not what i thought i was buying. With over 80 years of selling poultry supplies we have the right standard books for you.
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