This special re-print edition of H.D. Richardson's book "Domestic Fowl and Ornamental Poultry" is a complete guide to raising chickens, bantams, ducks, geese and other poultry. Written in 1886, this classic text contains detailed descriptions of popular poultry, including chickens, bantams, ducks and others. Chapters include Statistical View of the Importance of Poultry, Poultry Houses, How To Feed Poultry, Origin of Domestic Fowl, The Selection of Stock, and Choice of Hens and Cocks, The Selection of Eggs For Setting, Varieties of Domestic Fowl, The Turkey, The Swan, The Goose, The Duck and...