This special re-print edition of Charles Lee's "A Practical Guide to the Breeding, Feeding, Rearing and General Management of the Houdan Fowl" contains a treasure trove of information on the legendary Houdan chickens. Written in 1874, this classic text on the Houdan Chickens, a rare French breed, contain everything a person would want to know about the history and general characteristics of Houdans, as well as how to breed and raise them. "A Practical Guide to the Breeding, Feeding, Rearing and General Management of the Houdan Fowl" is the only book of its kind available on the breed. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.