The Yorkschire Canary first appeared in the 1880's as a bird so slender in size and schape that it could pas through a wedding ring.Now,a hundred years later,the Yorkshire is an established breed with an wide following within the fancy a whole.The management and showing of this attractive little bird provides a pleasing hobby fot many people and,with this book,the author hopes to encourage further interest.In particular ,all aspects of the care of these birds are covered ,but the information included will be of interest to all canary fanciers,irrespective of their chosen breed
.Chapters iclude:Fitting out the bird room -Selection of stock -Food en health -Breeding management -Exhibitions and exhibiting -Genetics

Apart from the chapters listed above,further advice is given concerning colour feeding,moulting management,illness and disease and many of the author's own ideas and hints on how to keep birds in top condition.There are many illustrations in black and white to supplement the information given in the text,and the twelve colour plates are included to show the reader the beauty of this fascinating bird

harde kaft met papieromslag in goede tweedehandse staat -166 blz. -24 x 16 cm -Typeset by Inforum Ltd Portsmouth -Printed and bound in Great Britain by The Pitman Press Bath -
Ernest Howson 1980

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