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Things to buy - books, leaflets, key fobs etc. 

These books are on sale from the CDA at many of the domestic waterfowl shows: See the Events page. 

 

Call Duck Association badge - available from the Secretary (address at foot of page) . Please pay by cheque or Postal Order for  £3.00 ( £2.75 for badge  plus 25 pence p&p)

From its inauguration (as The Waterfowl Club) in 1887, the British Waterfowl Association has continued to play the key role in producing the Waterfowl Standards, from the first Indian Runner Standard of 1901 to this 2008 edition. The new edition contains major revisions in format, terminology, historical information and structure, including graded judging defects and colour genotypes.168 pages, fully illustrated, 200 pictures of all the breeds and colours All the Ducks and Geese in one pocket-sized A5 volume

£12 + £2.50 postage from the
CDA Secretary callducks@ukonline.co.uk  
Cheques payable to the BWA. 

or the BWA at www.waterfowl.org.uk 

New book  - Colour Breeding in Domestic Ducks
Colour Breeding in Domestic Ducks  is a simple, illustrated guide for waterfowl enthusiasts, helping them to understand the wealth of colour forms and markings that determine many of the breeds derived from the common mallard. Only a small number of genes affect the inheritance of duck plumage colour. By understanding the alternative genes and their interaction, we are able to manage the colour forms, correct breed faults and introduce new genes into what may be dangerously inbred flocks.

In colour throughout, 48pp plus covers, A4. Very well illustrated with the main duck colours which span the breeds.  

Available from the CDA at £10.00 plus £2.00 p&p  (£12.00 total) 

Also on Amazon
 
and at Ascott www.ascott.biz ,  Domestic Fowl Trust and Veronica Mayhew 

 

 

 

'Ducks'
Covers colour genetics of Call ducks and Indian Runners

Paid up members of the CDA and IRDA received this joint Association colour publication free with their yearbook 2003. It is now for sale from the CDA at £2.00,  plus 33 pence for p&p UK. An inexpensive Christmas or birthday present for duck addicts.
Telephone  01558 650532 or 01938 554011

Printed on heavy weight, glossy paper, there are 28 pages, half of them in colour, about the colours of ducks, including Calls and Indian Runners:  duck colour genetics in pictures. 

Cover is at the top. 
Pictures on the sample page below show the influence of the blue gene in the presence of the mallard gene in Calls.

Also available through specialist book seller Veronica Mayhew at veronica.mayhew@virgin.net, Domestic Fowl Trust, and Ascott.

British Waterfowl Association Standards
Following the publication of the 1982 Poultry Club Standards, which introduced new descriptions for several breeds of waterfowl, Tom Bartlett suggested that the BWA should produce its own illustrated standards in colour. The Norfolk artist Carl Donner was commissioned to paint watercolours of all the breeds, plus the standard colours of Calls and Indian Runners. These were completed, with the addition of the Hook Bill and Steinbacher, in the late 1990s and published in 1999 as this millennium edition.

The standards give systematic, detailed descriptions of the colour, size and shape of all the breeds recognized in the UK. Carl's colour detail is particularly accurate. He is a successful wildfowl and domestic waterfowl breeder himself and all the paintings are from life.
The standards also include a brief history of the breeds, morphological terms and a glossary. They are strongly stitched, hard back and well bound on high quality paper to stand up to use and to mark this specially commissioned work.
Available through the BWA  Tel 01892 740212 or from the CDA at waterfowl shows - eg at Solihull Riding Club, Welsh Federation of Poultry Clubs at Builth, Devon & Cornwall, Shropshire & Mid Wales, Peterborough, Stafford etc. Price now only £10.00 or £12.50 including postage UK. 

 

Keeping Call Ducks: Basic Guidelines

A twelve  page CDA leaflet with basic information about keeping Calls. price 50p plus postage UK. Telephone the secretary on 01558 650532

 

The Domestic Duck by Chris & Mike Ashton
The most comprehensive modern book on domestic ducks, including Call ducks. Hardback, stitched, 192 pages. 170 b&w illustrations (approx) plus 8 colour pages. In-depth information on breeds and their history; management of adult stock; breeding and rearing ducklings; common problems and ailments Available through the BWATel 01892 740212 or from the CDA at waterfowl shows. Price £20.00; postage extra. 

Call and Other Bantam Ducks: Anne Terrell, Ian Kay and Chris Ashton
This hard back book covers the history and development of the Call, Black East Indian, Miniature and Bantam Appleyard and Crested ducks. Full of information and tips for the beginner and experienced exhibitor and breeder. Over 100 colour photos of the colours presently in the UK including Yellow belly, Chocolate, Khaki, Butterscotch, Buff and Crested Calls together with others from Europe. 

Available from the CDA Tel 01558 650532 at £14.95 plus postage. UK rates.

Our key fobs and fridge magnets, with colour photographs, make attractive presents, and are inexpensive at £1.25 and £1.75 each. They are usually available from the CDA stand at the shows listed on the Events page. We would rather you saw our selection to make your choice of picture, but you can obtain the fobs and magnets by post. CDA members can pay by cheque, adding on  50p for 1-2 items, or 75p for 3-4 items. This is for p&p -- UK rates only.

 

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Photographs and text belong to the CDA unless otherwise stated
Secretary: Graham Barnard 
Ty Cwmdar, Cwrt-y-Cadno, Llanwrda, Carm. SA19 8YH Tel 01558 650532
Chairman:  Chris Millward Tel 01948 840011
Website produced and edited by Chris Ashton