Contact Us Home	POULTRY, PIGEONS & DOMESTICATED BIRD BOOKS CATALOGUE 2007 BEECH PUBLISHING HOUSE Note: * = Books in preparation. Orders will be placed on back-order.
An Illustration from BANTAMS (Entwisle) by J W Ludlow. Much reduced in size	BANTAMS —A Concise Guide Dr Joseph Batty ( ISBN 978-1-85736-466-8) Introduction to bantams and their management. Feeding, hatching eggs, rearing chicks, housing, etc, are all covered. Illustrated. Revised edition, 100pp, 2005. £9.50 *CHICKEN KEEPING FOR CHILDREN (978-1-85736-293-0) Bantam-keeping is a delightful hobby for children from about 10 years of age. Breeds to keep and their management. 2004. Limp. Approx. 96 pages. £9.50 BANTAMS & SMALL POULTRY Dr Joseph Batty STANDARD WORK (ISBN 978-185736433-0 limp; 443-9 cased) Full guide to all main breeds of bantams, Britain and USA. Well illustrated mono. : also 8 plates colour showing 48 pairs of bantams. 238 pages A5. 2nd Edition, 2003. Limp. £15 Limp; £21 Cased.
	BANTAMS AS LAYERS J Barnes (ISBN 978-1857361933) This explains how bantams which are 25% the size of large poultry can be bred and managed. The emphasis is on how they can be selected for laying and how a laying strain can be developed. Well illustrated with sheds and birds and a colour plate of bantams. Limp. 96pp+ 1 col. page, 1997. £15 This is believed to be the only book on keeping miniatures for eggs. Excellent for those with limited space or who cannot cope with the large breeds.
Dutch Cock	DUTCH BANTAMS Charles Roberts (978-185736378-4) A very popular breed of bantam, in many colours. £15 80pp+ Colour, 2002
	OLD ENGLISH GAME BANTAMS Dr J Batty (ISBN 1857363296) On the most popular of bantams. Shows how to keep them; examines the standards in detail and gives a wealth of practical advice on these fascinating birds. The author is a life Member of the OEG Bantam Club and Past President of the Old English Game Club, Second edition, 168pp+1 in col. 1997. £15 See Understanding Old English Game in Large Fowl section.
These are fancy Bantams	JAPANESE BANTAMS J Batty (978-185736366-1) Long tails and large combs are a feature of these birds which may be regarded as fascinating, with a leaning to the grotesque. 94 pages, 6 in colour. 2005, £15
	OLD ENGLISH GAME COLOUR GUIDE LARGE & BANTAMS For the first time the various colours are explained and shown based on paintings, photographs and prints. There are over 100 illustrations in full colour. However, this is not simply a picture book; it is supplemented by explanations on the colours and all the main colours are explained. Limp £18 (ISBN 978-1-85736-397-5), and cased £24 (978-1-85736-396-8) 128 pages. Northbrook Publishing, 2000.
	PEKIN BANTAMS Margaret Gregson (ISBN 978-1-85736 - 401-9) Probably the most comprehensive book published on these true bantams. A major feature are the coloured plates, covering 31 different photographs of all the varieties. Limp. 136 pages, Second Edition, 2002 £15
.	ROSECOMB BANTAMS J Batty ISBN 978-1857363609 The `Gem' of the Fancy; full coverage over 100 pages. Covers history and showing. Well illustrated. Limp, 1998. £15. Rosecomb Bantams One of the oldest breeds on bantams, originally known as "Black and White Bantams". A very detailed comb and large ear lobes, as well as a large tail and sprightly carriage are all a part of its appeal
	SEBRIGHT BANTAMS Dr J Batty ISBN (978-1857361698 A guide book to this unusual bantam developed by Sir John Sebright some 200 years ago and which exist as Gold and Silver varieties. Examines the standard requirements for showing in great detail. A4. 104 pages. Limp. 1st Ed. 1996 £18 The Sebright bantam is one of the jewels of the poultry fancy. The special rose comb, the detailed, delicate lacing, the plumage— the same for male and female, make it a most interesting breed. Recommended for breeders who have the patience to experiment, because only the best manage to over- come the difficulties which can arise. It has a strong following so is worth all the problems of fertility in some strains.
Belgian Bantams Booted Bantams	TRUE BANTAMS (978-1-85736-273-2) Joseph Batty This book deals with what are known as True or Natural Bantams, meaning they have no large counterpart. Whether there should be others which are now also true bantams is also discussed. The main breeds covered are 1. Belgian, 2. Booted, 3. Dutch, 4. Japanese, 5. Nankin, 6. Pekin, 7. Rosecomb, 8. Sebright, 9. Tuzo. It is illustrated throughout. Limp. Approx 128 pages. £15.
	BANTAM MANAGEMENT Dr Joseph Batty 978-1-85736-448-4 A guide to keeping the different types of bantams; accommodation for various varieties; feeding and its effect on condition and for showing; double mating to obtain the best show specimens. £15 NOTE: The Breed books in the next section generally also cover bantams and often the same standard is followed.
	BREED BOOKS ON POULTRY (Includes bantams as well as large fowl) BREEDS OF POULTRY & THEIR CHARACTERISTICS Dr J Batty (978-1-85736-482-8) History and the breeds explained and suitability. Colour & b/w plates. 252 pp. Colour plates different breeds. 6th Edition, 2007. £24
	ANCONA FOWL Dr. Joseph Batty (ISBN (978-1857362510) The Mediterranean breed known as the Ancona. which is an excellent layer. Bantams and large. Approx. 104pp. 3rd Edition, A5. 2006 £15
Andalusians Excellent layers, with a distinct blue colour which is laced.	ANDALUSIAN FOWL J Batty ((978-185736369-2) A Mediterranean breed of distinction which is Blue in colour. 92 pages, Limp A5. 4 pages in colour. 2005 £15
	ARAUCANAS J Batty 978-1-85736-527-6 This unusual breed which originated in Chile lays blue eggs and is a useful easily managed, except for the Rumpless (no tail) which can provide some breeding problems for the inexperienced. Limp 108 pages, A5. £15. 2007
	AUSTRALORPS J Batty 978-1-85736-528-3 A utility breed which was developed in Australia based on the original Black Orpington. It has produced very good results in laying tests. Limp. Approx 84 pp A5. 2007. £15
	BARNEVELDER FOWL J Batty, (ISBN 978-1857363531) One of the main deep Browneggers developed in Holland in the 1920s. Introduction; development, management, showing and other aspects. 112pp. 1999. Limp £15
	BRAHMA & COCHIN POULTRY J Batty (ISBN 978-185736529-0) The largest of the `Exotic' poultry from Asia. Explains the differences and their history. Management and showing as well as hints on getting the best results. Cased A4, 2007. £28. FRENCH BREEDS OF POULTRY J Batty 978-1-85736-533-7 Concise Guide to the main French breeds which are known and kept in Britain. They include Crevecoeur, Faverolles, Houdan, La Fleche, Marans, and French Game Fowl. Approx 120 pages. A5. With coloured illustrations. Cased. £24.
Frizzle Bantams Unusual breed, which has many followers. These are Japanese Bantam Frizzles.	FRIZZLE FOWL J Batty (978-1-85736-344-9 The Frizzle has its feathers turned backwards. History and management explained. Large and bantams. 82 pages, 2 in colour. 2005 Limp. £15
Silver Spangled Hamburgh Redcaps .	Hamburgh Poultry Breeds ISBN (978-1-85736-399-9 Joseph Batty Covers Hamburghs, Old English Pheasant Fowl and Redcaps. Traces the history and covers breeding and management. Limp. 124 pages, 2002, £15
	*JAPANESE LONG TAILED-FOWL Joseph Batty ((978-1-85736-375-3) SECOND edition. Cased £28 Birds which grow enormous tails and need special attendants for looking after them. JERSEY GIANTS Dr Joseph Batty (978-1-85736-479-8) One of the largest breeds of poultry, good specimens reaching 6 kilos (over 13 lb). Yet they are agile and well worth keeping. Limp £15. LANGSHAN FOWL J Batty ((978-1-85736-473-6) Originated in China and named Croad Langshan (Imported by Major Croad). A fine utility breed with reddish brown eggs. Also developed into Modern Langshans, show birds & German Langshans. 120 pages, 8 pages in colour. Limp, 2005. £15
	LEGHORN FOWL J Batty 978-1- 85736-264-0 A diverse breed, once extremely popular as an excellent layer of white eggs; it does not come broody. 140pp Limp. 2004, £15
	MALAY FOWL J Batty 978-1-85736-395-1 A large fowl from Asia. It provides much fascination and makes the theory that all breeds came from the Jungle Fowl, difficult to accept. Limp 72pp £15.
	MARSH DAISY POULTRY J Batty (978-1-85736-386-9) Imagine a breed of poultry which was developed on marsh land and it proved to be capable of laying under all conditions, even in winter. This is a very attractive breed which is recognized in five distinct colours—Black, Buff, Brown, Wheaten and White. It is related to the Sicilian Buttercup, another rare breed. 72 pp. Col. plate & many b/w illustrations. 1999. £15
	MARANS POULTRY J Batty 978-1-85736-498-9 A French breed with the advantage of a deep brown egg. They are cuckoo marked in varying shades. Also varieties not standardized in Britain. Besides being a very acceptable layer, it also serves as a table bird. 100 pp. Limp. 2nd Edition 2006. £15.
In Blacks, Whites, Blues and Cuckoos	MINORCA FOWL Joseph Batty 978-1-85736-349-4 An excellent layer of white eggs. Covers history, management and showing. 1998. Limp. 112 pages. £15 .
	THE MINORCA FOWL T H Harrison 978-1-85736-456-9 CLASSIC REPRINT This book was written by a member of the committee was drew up the original Standards for the breed, and therefore shows the history and development from early times. It also covers breeding, rearing and exhibiting. 2006, A5, 42 pp. £15.
	NAKED-NECK POULTRY (TRANSYLVANIAN NAKED NECKS) Dr Joseph Batty, ISBN (978-1-55736-478-1 History & management of this fascinating breed which genetically is unable to grow feathers on its neck. Many different colours. Limp. 90 pages £15
New Hampshires A breed similar to the Rhode Island Red.	NEW HAMPSHIRE RED POULTRY J Batty ((978-1857363647) This is a relatively new breed of poultry developed in the USA. Kept widely in that country and now growing in numbers in the UK and other countries. 84 pages. 2005. £15
Norfolk Greys Have much to offer; attractive and once well supported	NORFOLK GREY POULTRY J Batty ((978-185736373-9) A rare breed now being kept again with its attractiveness and utility qualities. 84 pages, 4 in colour. £15. 2005.
	OLD ENGLISH PHEASANT FOWL See the Hamburghs
Front of the jacket (much reduced here) portrays all the known colours and specially painted by Paul Chapman, the poultry artist,	ORPINGTON FOWL Will Burdett & Joseph Batty (978-185736530-6) A comprehensive guide to all varieties. Well researched; illustrated. Covers all the known varieties including those which are now very rare or extinct. Advice on how they were bred and possibilities of revival. Shows and show preparation included as well as winners of top breeders. 192 pages, A4, 16 pages in colour. Hard backed. New Impression 2007 £38
Barred Plymouth Rocks These are only one variety of this very useful breed. There are Blacks, Buffs, Columbian and even Whites. Bantams & Large Covered.	PLYMOUTH ROCK POULTRY Joseph Batty ((978-185736362-3 Limp; HB 477-4.) Written by an expert this is a comprehensive guide to this heavy breed which has many varieties. Approx 174 pages, 6 pages colour. A4, Limp £24, HB £30.
	POLISH POULTRY BREED J Batty (978-1-85736-393-7 An extremely old race of fowl, which have a distinctive crest. They are to be found in various colours. Limp. 102 pp 2002, £15.
	++++RED CAPS See Hamburghs -- it is part of that family.
Drawing of RIR Hen One of the best utility fowl ever developed.	RHODE ISLAND RED FOWL J Batty (ISBN (978-1857363548) A practical breed from the USA where it was developed as an all-rounder. Covers management, showing and free range. Limp 104 pp. 1999. £15
	RUSSIAN ORLOFF FOWL J Batty (978-185736253-4) There is a great deal of mystery attached to this new breed. Although called the Russian Orloff, it came from Asia many hundreds of years ago, and appears to be closely related to the Malay fowl. Limp. 2002 £15
Scots Greys .	SCOTTISH POULTRY J Batty (978-185736352-4) The two native breeds of Scotland which are both fascinating. Well illustrated. 90 pages. 2002 Limp. £15
	SICILIAN POULTRY BREEDS J Batty 978-1-85736-381-4 These fascinating breeds came from Sicily and possibly Italy and North Africa. They lay white eggs and are good foragers. They are the Sicilian Buttercup and the Sicilian Flowerbird. Bantams also exist in the USA. Limp. 72 pages. 1999. £15
White Silkies Have `fur' rather than feathers. Become quite tame. Noted for becoming broody constantly.	SILKIE FOWL Dr. J Batty (ISBN (978-1857361940) Now a very popular breed in bantams and large, this book traces their development from the early days of showing. Famed as broodies they are quite unique with "fur" instead of feathers and feathered legs. Illustrated. 136 pp. New Ed. 2,000. £15.
	SPANISH FOWL Dr Joseph Batty 978-1-85736-569-6 Once a well liked utility fowl this exotic breed is kept by a few fanciers for showing. For those who would like an unusual breed. Colour Plates. A5 Limp. 90 pages. 2007. £15 SUMATRA GAME FOWL Dr Joseph Batty 978-1-85736-570-2 Not always classified as a Game Fowl, but it does belong in that category. No other breed can compete for brilliant green sheen on the plumage. A very interesting breed which should have a larger following. Colour Plates A5. Limp. 92 pages 2007 £15
Light Sussex Utility Breed Dorkings	SUSSEX & DORKING FOWLS Dr Joseph Batty ((978-1-85736-166-7) History of two of the oldest British breeds. Management and detailed descriptions of different varieties. Management, including Free Range. 112 pages, A4. Colour plates of large and bantams. 1996. Cased. £28
Large Indian Game Very Hard Feathered. Plumage shines and is close fitting	UNDERSTANDING INDIAN GAME (CORNISH FOWL) Ken Hawkeye (ISBN (978-I- 85736-2206) Revised Edition. An old breed of poultry developed by Cornish miners. Now a top exhibition bird which has captured Championship honours many times. Written by a Past President of the IndianGame Club, now revised. Coloured plates. 160 pages. Limp. £15.00
	UNDERSTANDING MODERN GAME— Bantams & Large. James Bleazard & Dr J Batty (ISBN (978-185736488-0) Dandies of the Fancy, tall and elegant. This new edition of the standard work on the breed show what is expected for showing as well as how to manage these fascinating birds. 6th edition. 2006 134 pages. Limp. £18.
OEG Bantam Large Game	UNDERSTANDING OLD ENGLISH GAME J Batty (ISBN 978-1-85736-400-2) One of the oldest British breeds once used for cockfighting now a show bird. Carlisle and Oxford type birds covered. Well illustrated. 140 pages: two colour plate of main varieties. Limp. 6th Ed. 2002. £15 The author is a past President of The Old English Game Club.
Pair of Welsummers. This Dutch breed are very attractive, and are a utility type of breed.	WELSUMMER FOWL J Batty (ISBN (978-1857363586) Famous for its deep brown eggs and for the beautiful colour of the black red cock and partridge hen. 2002. £15.
Silver Laced Wyandottes— a very old variety Standardized in the USA in 1883	WYANDOTTE POULTRY Joseph Batty ((978-185736357-4) Originating in the USA these fascinating fowl are quite popular and appear in many varieties. A5 Limp, 104 pages, Colour plates. Large and bantams. £15, 2004
	GENERAL POULTRY BOOKS FREE RANGE & RELATED POULTRYKEEPING SYSTEMS J. Batty (ISBN (978-18S7363197) Examines the different poultry management systems — the Green or Friendly approaches to keeping birds. Very practical showing month by month duties to achieve maximum results. Colour Plate. Limp. £15 NATURAL POULTRY KEEPING Joseph Batty (ISBN (978-185736-06-91`) Examines the correct approach for keeping poultry and producing eggs. The different systems are examined and explained and suggestions made on how to phase out battery cages. Limp. 106 pages. Coloured Plate of Brown egg Layers. £15 PICTORIAL POULTRY-KEEPING ((978-1-85736-383-8) Shows by photographs, drawings and illustrations how all types of poultry may be kept. A Practical Handbook. Limp. New ed. 2003, £15 LEWIS WRIGHT & HIS POULTRY Dr Joseph Batty (978-1-85736-258-9 Biography of Lewis Wright the famous poultry pioneer with descriptions of old and rare breeds and 80 coloured plates painted by J W Ludlow. A4 size. 226 pages. The original book by Wright with 50 of the coloured plates sells for around £1,000. £30 POULTRY HOUSES & APPLIANCES A DIY Guide 978-1-85736-497-2 Covers all the essentials of making sheds and houses for poultry, as well as useful appliances such as food containers. New chapter on housing to combat diseases. A really useful book. 162 pages plus 2 colour. , 2006, Limp. £15 OLD & RARE BREEDS OF POULTRY Joseph Batty (978-1-85736-481-1) Covers the old and rare breeds, many of which are making a comeback, especially with the move to free range. From Anconas to York Fowl, about 60 breeds in all. A4. 120 pages, PLUS colour plates. 4th Edition. CASED. 2006. £30 *ORIGINS OF THE DOMESTIC FOWL Dr Joseph Batty 978-1-85736-535-1 An examination of the evolution and origins of the Domestic Fowl (Gallus domesticus). The author looks at possible origins and argues that the Red Jungle Fowl (Gallus gallus) may not be the sole ancestor because there are many diverse breeds. Illustrated B/w and Colour. Approx 100 pages A4. Cased. £28
	POULTRY KEEPING FOR THE DISABLED J Batty (ISBN (978-185736 3593) Poultry keeping can be a form of therapy which is also interesting and profitable. All essentials are covered, including special requirements. £12 Limp. PRACTICAL POULTRY KEEPING Dr J Batty (ISBN (978-1-85736-384-5) Commercial Poultry Farming explained— the different management systems and approaches for keeping birds on a large scale. Fowls, turkeys, Guinea Fowl and Ducks and Geese all included in a concise, practical book. Revised (11th) edition 230 pages. 2001, £18. Northbrook Publishing. GARDEN POULTRY KEEPING J Barnes 978-1-85736-449-1 Concise guide to keeping poultry (large or bantams) in limited space. All the essentials included for the beginner. Well illustrated with b/w and colour. 128 pages + 16 pages in colour of breeds. Limp. 2,005, £9.50 PRACTICAL POULTRY FARMING T J SHAW 978-1-85736-250-3 Second edition of a practical book on small scale poultry farming, where home mixed foods are recommended. This was originally written in the 1930s before Battery cages were common and therefore is very appropriate now free range and related systems are coming back. 2007 Limp. £15 POULTRY TABLE BIRDS (978-1-85736-275-6 J Batty Table birds are an important source of food. Covers the different systems and their merits. Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl and quail included. A5. 144 pages. Limp, 2005, £18 POULTRY BREEDING & REARING J Batty (978-1-85736-294-7 A Guide to making up breeding pens, feeding, hatching, rearing, and management. Bantams & Large Fowl. 122 pages incl. 4 in colour. 2005, A4 Limp, £18 POULTRY KEEPING FOR BEGINNERS J Batty 978-1-85736-292-3 A basic book on how to start with poultry keeping. £12 THE SMALLHOLDER'S YEAR F E Green (978-1857363487) Second Edition, 1998 Limp. Humorous account on eking out a living on a smallholding. £9.50 WITH BANTAMS IN CORNWALL Margaret Gregson (978-1-85736-035-6 The story of settling in Cornwall and the development of the author's stock of bantams. Interesting and amusing from starting from scratch to a new house and prize poultry. Limp. 144pp 1997. £9.50
	EXOTIC POULTRY KEEPING GUINEA FOWL John Butler (ISBN 978-1857363326) Guinea fowl are becoming quite popular and this concise guide, well illustrated, shows how they can be managed. Second Edition. Limp. 1997. £15
	KEEPING TURKEYS J Barnes (ISBN 978-185736-080-6) NEW Guide book to the management of turkeys. Breeding, rearing, housing, feeding as well as basic diseases which might occur. Coloured plates exotic varieties. 106 pages. Limp. Limp. 1997. £15.
	KEEPING PEAFOWL, James Blake (978-1-85736-235-0) A basic guide to the exotic Peafowl. The different varieties, their management and other facts are included. Limp, Colour plate, 110 pages, 3rd, 1997. £15
	PEAFOWL OF THE WORLD 978-1-85736-259-6 Josef Bergmann & Joseph Batty NEW EDITION Probably the best known of the large exotic birds of the World, especially those which have been domesticated. Covers the species and explains the differences, and how to keep them and breed from them. A4. Second Edition. 132 pages. Illustrated inc. 18 pages in colour.  Cased. £28 2005
	OSTRICH FARMING J Batty (ISBN 978-1857363302) This introduction to ostriches and ostrich farming is a great success. It provides all the essentials on management and possible development outlets for Ostrich products. Second Edition. Limp. £15 KEEPING JUNGLE FOWL 978-1-85736-052-3 J Batty Some of the Jungle Fowl are the ancestors of domestic poultry and therefore play an important part in their history. This book gives the history, descriptions and how they can be managed. A5 90 pages. Limp. £15
	BEHAVIOUR OF THE DOMESTIC FOWL, Prof. D G M Wood-Gush 978-1-85259-217-6 Covers research and findings on poultry behaviour. Large Bibliography. A 5 156 pages. £20.
	Health & Hygiene POULTRY AILMENTS For Fanciers. Edited by J Batty ISBN 978-185736484-2 SECOND EDITION A concise guide book on the main ailments and injuries and the suggested approaches for dealing with them. The emphasis is on assisting fanciers with problems which might arise. Two colour plates of standard poultry (12 pairs) Limp. £15 138 Pages. 2005
	*POULTRY DISEASE UNDER MODERN MANAGEMENT 978-1-85736-315-9 Advisory Staff. Editor: Joseph Batty A comprehensive guide to all the main poultry diseases. 5th edition Approx 250 pages. A5. Cased £30.
	POULTRY FOODS & FEEDING Dr Joseph Batty (ISBN 978-1-85736-469-9) Feeding all types of poultry can be expensive and may be the highest cost involved. This book looks at the foods available and their value. It also explains the feeding methods and how to be economic with the food available, yet get the best results. The science of foods and feeding explained in simple terms. All kinds of poultry covered, bantams, large fowl, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, quail and peafowl. Limp. 160 pages. 2006. £18.
	*POULTRY WELFARE & HYGIENE A guide to the keeping of poultry in a manner which should reduce health hazards. Important for all who wish to be familiar with hygiene requirements. Limp. £15
	*ARTIFICIAL INCUBATION & REARING Dr J Batty (978-1857363265) Comprehensive Cased. 2nd Ed 1996. £ 18. *ARTIFICIAL INCUBATION ESSENTIALS Dr Joseph Batty (ISBN 1-85736-459-0). A Guide Book covering the essentials of incubation of poultry. Coloured Plates showing all stages from clear egg to hatching (8 pages). 90 pages A 5 Limp. £15.