Plymouth Rock Standard And Breed Book (1921)

The Plymouth Rock Standard and Breed Book, written by Arthur Carlton Smith in 1921, is a comprehensive guide to the Plymouth Rock breed of chickens. The book provides detailed information on the history, characteristics, and standards of the breed, as well as practical advice on breeding, raising, and caring for Plymouth Rocks.The first section of the book covers the history and development of the Plymouth Rock breed, including its origins in the United States in the 19th century and its early recognition by poultry associations. The author also discusses the various color varieties of Plymouth Rocks, including Barred, White, Buff, Partridge, Silver Penciled, and Columbian.The second section of the book focuses on the standards and characteristics of the Plymouth Rock breed, including its size, shape, color, and temperament. The author provides detailed descriptions of the ideal Plymouth Rock bird, as well as illustrations and photographs to help readers identify and evaluate different specimens.The third section of the book offers practical advice on breeding, raising, and caring for Plymouth Rocks, including information on selecting breeding stock, incubation and hatching, feeding and housing, and common health issues. The author also includes tips on showing Plymouth Rocks in poultry exhibitions and competitions.Overall, The Plymouth Rock Standard and Breed Book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history, characteristics, and care of this popular breed of chickens. With its detailed descriptions, practical advice, and historical context, this book is a valuable addition to any poultry enthusiast's library.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.