Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer

Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
Author: Kelly Anne Jones
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2015
Genre: FICTION
ISBN: 038575552X

Through a series of letters, Sophie Brown, age twelve, tells of her family's move to her Great Uncle Jim's farm, where she begins taking care of some unusual chickens with help from neighbors and friends.

Pocketful of Poultry

Pocketful of Poultry
Author: Carol Ekarius
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1580176771

Poultry in a pocket-size book? Why not, when the birds in question are neatly corralled into an appealing little volume, just right for gift giving, easy browsing, or tucking into a bag or pocket for quick reference at a poultry show or auction. More than 100 poultry pals show their amazing colors in full-page images that capture their good looks and lively personalities. Intricate feather patterns, imposing crests and wattles, and grinning beaks are just a few of their appealing features. From laying hens to heritage turkeys to adorable ducks, here are all the common barnyard favorites, plus rare breeds from around the world. Facing each poultry portrait is an informational page offering facts about the breed and a handy at-a-glance reference bar identifying the type of poultry (chicken, turkey, duck, goose), its primary use (laying, meat, game, or ornamental bird), and its conservation status. Breeders, enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever paused to admire a handsome chicken will be delighted by the photographs and enlightened by the breed profiles in Pocketful of Poultry.

Raising Poultry on Pasture

Raising Poultry on Pasture
Author: Jody Padgham
Publisher: American Pastured Poultry Producers
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

A comprehensive guidebook for those interested in raising poultry on pasture, this reference is organized in an easy-to-use format with topics ranging frombrooding to processing, laying hens to broilers and turkeys, shelter designs, and marketing. (Technology-Agriculture)

How to Speak Chicken

How to Speak Chicken
Author: Melissa Caughey
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2017-11-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1612129110

Best-selling author Melissa Caughey knows that backyard chickens are like any favorite pet — fun to spend time with and fascinating to observe. Her hours among the flock have resulted in this quirky, irresistible guide packed with firsthand insights into how chickens communicate and interact, use their senses to understand the world around them, and establish pecking order and roles within the flock. Combining her up-close observations with scientific findings and interviews with other chicken enthusiasts, Caughey answers unexpected questions such as Do chickens have names for each other? How do their eyes work? and How do chickens learn? Foreword INDIES Silver Award Winner

Extraordinary Chickens

Extraordinary Chickens
Author: Stephen Green-Armytage
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-04-08
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780810990654

Stephen Green-Armytage's fabulous hit book--a look at the bizarre and beautiful world of exotic ornamental chickens first released in Fall 2000--is back in a delightful new edition that can be kept in one's pocket. 157 full-color photos.

Raising Poultry Successfully

Raising Poultry Successfully
Author: Will Graves
Publisher: Ideals Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1985
Genre: Poultry
ISBN: 9780913589090

Explains the advantages of chickens, ducks, and geese, describes popular breeds, and provides practical advice on breeding, housing requirements, feed, and health care.

The Chicken Book

The Chicken Book
Author: Page Smith
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2000
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 082032213X

Liberating today's chicken from cartoons, fast food, and other demeaning associations, The Chicken Book at once celebrates and explains this noble fowl. As it traces the rise and fall of Gallus domesticus from the jungles of ancient India to the assembly-line hatcheries sprawled across modern America, this original, frequently astounding book passes along a trove of knowledge and lore about everything from the chicken's biology and behavior to its place in legend and mythology. The book includes lively discussions of the chicken's role in literature and history, the cruel attractions of cockfighting, the medicinal uses of eggs and chicken parts, the details of the egg-laying process, the basics of the backyard coop, recipes, and much more. Entertaining and insightful, The Chicken Book will change the way we regard this too often underappreciated animal.

The Cook's Illustrated Complete Book of Poultry

The Cook's Illustrated Complete Book of Poultry
Author:
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Cookery (Poultry)
ISBN: 9780609600634

Introduces the best methods for preparing chicken, turkey, duck, goose, quail, squab, and pheasant, accompanied by tips on cooking equipment, techniques, and ingredients.

Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1)

Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1)
Author: Maggie Stiefvater
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2015-04-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545709288

From bestselling authors Maggie Stiefvater and Jackson Pearce comes an exciting new series full of magical creatures, whimsical adventures, and quirky illustrations. Here's a list of things Pip Bartlett can talk to:UnicornsMiniature Silky GriffinsBitterflunksBasically, all magical creaturesHere's a list of things she can't talk to (at least, not very well):ParentsTeachersBasically, all peopleBecause of a Unicorn Incident at her school (it was an accident!), Pip is spending the summer with her Aunt Emma at the Cloverton Clinic for Magical Creatures. At first, it's all fun, games, and chatting with Hobgrackles, but when Fuzzles appear and start bursting into flame at the worst possible places, Pip and her new friend Tomas must take action. Because if the mystery of the Fuzzles isn't solved soon, both magical and unmagical creatures are going to be in a hot mess of trouble.

The Sasquatch Escape

The Sasquatch Escape
Author: Suzanne Selfors
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2013-04-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316225681

What started out as an ordinary summer becomes the story of a lifetime in this exciting series opener packed with magic and monsters! When Ben Silverstein is sent to the rundown town of Buttonville to spend the summer with his grandfather, he's certain it will be the most boring vacation ever. That is, until his grandfather's cat brings home what looks like . . . a baby dragon? Amazed, Ben enlists the help of Pearl Petal, a local girl with an eye for adventure. They take the wounded dragon to the only veterinarian's office in town—Dr. Woo's Worm Hospital. But as Ben and Pearl discover once they are inside, Dr. Woo's isn't a worm hospital at all—it's actually a secret hospital for imaginary creatures. After Ben accidentally leaves the hospital's front door unlocked, a rather large, rather stinky, and very hairy beast escapes into Buttonville. Now Ben and Pearl are tasked with retrieving the runaway creature. Suzanne Selfors delivers a wild journey filled with mythical creatures and zany adventures that are anything but imaginary. This book includes bonus writing, art, and science activities that will help readers discover more about the mythological creatures featured in The Sasquatch Escape. These activities are designed for the home and the classroom. Enjoy doing them on your own or with friends!