The Domestic Duck
Chris Ashton, Mike Ashton

Crowood Press, 2001

One wild species is responsible for nearly all the breeds of domestic duck: the Mallard. Over centuries it has been developed into egg-laying strains, table birds, and pets. In The Domestic Duck, Chris and Mike Ashton explain how these breeds have been developed and how to look after them. Contents include breeds, their origins, and characteristics; classic ducks from all over the world; ...
  
  











  



  
Enslaved by Ducks64 reviews
Bob Tarte

Algonquin Books, 2004

Be ye hereby warned!

+ enchanting!
+ A Fun Read for Pet Lovers of All Kinds.

In this humorous book, Bob Tarte plumbs the depths of the abyss into which my wife periodically threatens to tip us. The delightfully self defeating efforts to control animal acquisition in the face of pets, each possessing more personality than a classroom full of teenagers, resonated with the ...
  
  











  



  
Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks: Breeds, Care, Health18 reviews
Dave Holderread

Storey Publishing, LLC, 2000

Really great book for new duck owners

+ Great Basic Starter Book
+ An excellent foundation, and a must for anyone wanting to own ducks.
+ Raising Ducks
  
  











  



  
Domestic Ducks and Geese (Shire Library)
Fred Hams

Shire, 2008

The keeping of geese and ducks by people as a source of food dates back much earlier, perhaps as far as the first human settlements, when an uneasy relationship between man and Mallard may have arisen. Today's pure breeds of domestic ducks and geese have been evolving ever since, and indeed all modern domestic duck breeds descend from the Mallard, except the Muscovy (which came from South ...
  
  











  



  
Waterfowl: Care, Breeding and Conservation
Simon Tarsnane

Hancock House Publishing, 1996

A practical working handbook for both the beginner and the advanced aviculturist, Tarsnane draws on more than twenty years of experience to offer concise and informative data about all the water-fowl of the world. Describing modern management and breeding techniques, the book also surveys aspects of the natural history, ecology and conservation of several species. This impressive treatise is ...
  
  











  



  
Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and ...27 reviews
Gail Damerow

Storey Publishing, LLC, 2002

I loved this book!

+ Excellent starting point
+ A wonderful starter for backyard livestock
+ Quick start guide
  
  











  



  
The Duck Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks)1 review
Julie R. Mancini, Heinz-Sigurd Rathel

Barron''s Educational Series, 2005

Great Quack Quack Information

Good information for a new owner. Our duck, "Q", gives the book 5 feathers.
  
  











  



  
Starting with Ducks (Starting with)
Katie Thear

Broad Leys Publishing Limited, 2002
  
  











  



  
Ducks and Geese: A Guide to Management1 review
Tom Bartlett

Crowood Press, 1991

Just of average value

i returned this book as it provided no additional info to me. One could look up the same info in an easy internet search. Save your money
  
  











  



  
The New Duck Handbook: Purchase, Care and Feeding, Health-Breeding Undstaning Ducks Behavior (Pet Owner's ...5 reviews
Heinz-Sigurd Raethel, Raethel Heinz-Siqurd

Barron's Educational Series, 1989

The New Duck Handbook

+ Solid duck care book
+ Duck Handbook
+ If you like to feed ducks at the pond, BUY THIS BOOK!!!!
  
  











  



  
Successful Duck and Goose Raising

Stromberg Publishing, 1975

Breeding and care of waterfowl.
  
  











  



  
Domestic Duck and Geese in Colour (The Gold Cockerel Series)1 review
Michael Roberts

Gold Cockerel Books, 1986

Nice Photos - Not enough Detail

I own almost every waterfowl identification book ever made. This one has nice photos but just not enough detail for to compete with others I have. If your just looking to identify some ducks at the local lake this would be a nice book for you. However if your looking for serious information ...
  
  











  



  
Domestic Geese4 reviews
Chris Ashton

Crowood Press, 1999

The best book on Geese

+ Covers everything you need to know
+ Must Have Book for Geese Breeders
+ Great Book!
  
  











  



  
Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry: Breeds, Care, Health9 reviews
Leonard Mercia

Storey Publishing, LLC, 2000

Underated book, has wonderful & complete information

+ Slightly antiquated, but still relevant
+ A Must Have Book
+ Wished for more.
+ More than enough
  
  











  



  
The Book of Geese: A Complete Guide to Raising the Home Flock4 reviews
Dave Holderread

Hen House Publishing Co, 1981

Best book out there on raising Geese.

+ Great Book
+ Very helpful, informative, easy to understand, conclusive.
+ Goose raising success in one easy to read book
  
  











  



  
Ducks and Geese at Home (The Gold Cockerel Series)
Michael Roberts, Victoria Roberts

Gold Cockerel Books, 1991
  
  











  



  
Enslaved by Ducks64 reviews
Bob Tarte

Algonquin Books, 2004

Be ye hereby warned!

+ enchanting!
+ A Fun Read for Pet Lovers of All Kinds.

In this humorous book, Bob Tarte plumbs the depths of the abyss into which my wife periodically threatens to tip us. The delightfully self defeating efforts to control animal acquisition in the face of pets, each possessing more personality than a classroom full of teenagers, resonated with the ...
  
  











  



  
Domestic Duck and Geese in Colour (The Gold Cockerel Series)1 review
Michael Roberts

Gold Cockerel Books, 1986

Nice Photos - Not enough Detail

I own almost every waterfowl identification book ever made. This one has nice photos but just not enough detail for to compete with others I have. If your just looking to identify some ducks at the local lake this would be a nice book for you. However if your looking for serious information ...
  
  











  



  
The Domestic Duck
Chris Ashton, Mike Ashton

Crowood Press, 2001

One wild species is responsible for nearly all the breeds of domestic duck: the Mallard. Over centuries it has been developed into egg-laying strains, table birds, and pets. In The Domestic Duck, Chris and Mike Ashton explain how these breeds have been developed and how to look after them. Contents include breeds, their origins, and characteristics; classic ducks from all over the world; ...
  
  











  



  
Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and ...27 reviews
Gail Damerow

Storey Publishing, LLC, 2002

I loved this book!

+ Excellent starting point
+ A wonderful starter for backyard livestock
+ Quick start guide