Old Czech breeds of hens, their conservation and utilization in organic farming

Autor: NAVRÁTIL, Vojtěch
Jazyk: čeština
Rok vydání: 2018
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Popis: This thesis deals mainly with the only two typical Czech breeds of hens - Šumavanka and Bohemian Fowl. It gathers information about their history and assesses their characteristics, such as stand-alone behavior, demands of breeding, laying of eggs, food searching, resistance in rough climatic conditions. For these breeds, suitability for organic farming is considered. Furthermore, this study focuses on the significance of ecological farming and genetic resources, and their importance for conservation of natural resources for future generations. It also includes examples and practical experiences and results of breeding of Czech hens.
Databáze: OpenAIRE