Starting out with Ducks and Geese

Starting out with Ducks and Geese – A simple guide to the care and maintenance of waterfowl.

The book is a guide for the beginner and gives enough information to enable individuals and families to care for their new pets.

Ducks and geese can provide eggs for the family, manure for the garden, very unique personalities and much watery fun and laughter. The come in many shapes and colours, something indeed for everyone. They vary so much in size from the bantams (little ones) to the standard size (big geese) that you will have no trouble finding a bird that suits the space you have.

Everyone will have their favourite and this book will give you a good indication of the types of birds available and give you some basic terminology. Most backyard owners have the egg laying breeds but some choose the dual-purpose breeds (meat and eggs) for looks and personality.

Contents

• Introduction
• Housing Waterfowl
• Handling Waterfowl
• Choosing a Breed of Waterfowl
• Breeds of Ducks
• Choosing a Breed of Geese
• Feeding Ducks and Geese
• Breeding Waterfowl
• Diseases and Pests of Waterfowl