"Pheasants: Including Their Care In The Aviary" 1961 GERRITS, H.A.
$125
GERRITS, H.A.
[144] pp.
Blandford Press Ltd.
1961
9 1/4" x 6 1/2"
Illustrated by H.J. Slijper
VG/ VG
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Published by Blandford Press in 1961, H.A. Gerrits's Pheasants: Including Their Care In The Aviary is a 144-page reference book detailing the husbandry of ornamental gamebirds. It covers housing, feeding, breeding, and rearing for varieties like Tragopans, Peafowl, and Fire-backed pheasants, featuring color plates by H.J. Slijper.
The book is recognized for providing practical avicultural advice specific to the mid-20th century, covering topics such as: Housing Requirements: Design and size specifications for aviaries to accommodate long-tailed and eared pheasants.
Dietary Needs: Traditional formulations and feeding guidelines for captive gamebirds.
Breeding & Incubation: Techniques for matching pairs, hatching eggs, and raising young chicks.
Species Profiles: Descriptions for the Argus, Ruffed, and Long-tailed pheasants, alongside general peafowl care.