The Art of Faking Exhibition Poultry - An Examination of the Faker's Methods and Processes with some Observations on their Detection

Originally published London, 1934. A fascinating insight into the art of faking poultry for show or exhibition winning purposes. Contents Include: Faking and its Problems The Psychology of Faking Modern Tendencies in Faking The Detection of Faking The Techniques of Faking Dying Plumage Bleaching Plumage Faking Leg Colour Inserting and Extracting Feathers Faking Lobes Colouring Eggs Dyes Employed Chemicals Used in Faking etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.