1922 Sheppard's Famous Anconas Chickens No Sound, Historical Reference

The 1922 Sheppard's Famous Anconas Chickens catalog is an extensive 102-page publication created by H. Cecil Sheppard, a leading breeder and promoter of Ancona chickens in the early 20th century. This catalog, No. 15, offered detailed information about Sheppard's highly regarded line of Ancona chickens—a breed known for their hardy nature, prolific egg-laying ability, and distinctive mottled black-and-white plumage. The catalog included not only sales listings for live birds and hatching eggs but also advice on breeding, feeding, and poultry management, reflecting Sheppard's expertise and the growing popularity of specialized poultry farming in America during this period. Through such catalogs, Sheppard played a crucial role in popularizing the Ancona breed and advancing practical poultry practices among U.S. farmers and hobbyists.

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