Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds
Author: Carol Ekarius
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2016-07-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1612128432

More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of this definitive primer for intrepid poultry farmers and feather fanciers alike. From the Manx Rumpy to the Redcap and the Ancona duck to his Aylesbury cousin, each breed is profiled with a brief history, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography. Comprehensive and fun, Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds celebrates the personalities and charming good looks of North America’s quirkiest barnyard birds and waterfowl.

The Backyard Field Guide to Chickens

The Backyard Field Guide to Chickens
Author: Christine Heinrichs
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2016-05-15
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0760349533

Searching for chickens that best fit your needs? The Backyard Field Guide to Chickens can help, with desriptions of each breed's qualities, temperament, average egg production, and more.

The Fairest Fowl

The Fairest Fowl
Author: Christa Velbel
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2001-04
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780811831376

Celebrates the pageantry of American poultry shows, provides portraits and location photography of the shows, explains the judging strategies and processes, and profiles the prize breeds.