The Chicken Encyclopedia

Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603427760

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The Chicken Encyclopedia by Gail Damerow Pdf

From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.

Author : Barbara Sandri,Francesco Giubbilini
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781648960420

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Chickenology by Barbara Sandri,Francesco Giubbilini Pdf

"[Chickenology] has found a prominent place at my farm in the book shelf where we keep our favorites books"— Isabella Rossellini Chickenology takes young readers on a fascinating and informative tour of chickens. With a playful tone and irresistibly charming illustrations by rising star Camilla Pintonato, this lively visual encyclopedia presents chickens in all of their feathered glory. Discover the incredible variety of chickens with different origins, breeds, and feather patterns. Learn incredible facts: did you know that chickens can learn to count up to four and have excellent hearing? Many even like to listen to music! A great educational book, covering: • Different breeds of chickens, like Padovana and Silkie • The difference between roosters and hens • How chicks are formed in the egg • Chickens sounds and noises • Chicken anatomy and feather anatomy and colors • Chickens and eggs around the world • Chicken history and folklore • Raising chickens at home • Chickens as pets Chickenology is the perfect animal book for nature and animal loving young readers, chicken enthusiasts, chicken farmers, and pet chicken owners alike! "Prepare to be fascinated by the varied world of chickens, presented here in charming detail....Endearingly dubbing chickens 'irresistible companions,' this educational overview of all things chicken is bound to hatch some new enthusiasts."—ALA/Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

Author : Janet Vorwald Dohner
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780300138139

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The Encyclopedia of Historic and Endangered Livestock and Poultry Breeds by Janet Vorwald Dohner Pdf

"The need to preserve farm animal diversity is increasingly urgent, says the author of this definitive book on endangered breeds of livestock and poultry. Farmyard animals may hold critical keys for our survival, Jan Dohner warns, and with each extinction, genetic traits of potentially vital importance to our agricultural future or to medical progress are forever lost."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781612128436

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Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds by Carol Ekarius Pdf

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.

Author : Jack Byard
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781912158690

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Know Your Chickens by Jack Byard Pdf

Know Your Chickens covers over 40 popular breeds of chickens, showcasing their history, personality, egg-laying and flying abilities, and more fun facts. With this little book in hand, you'll be able to impress your friends by identifying any chicken you happen to encounter!

Author : Fred Hams
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0754833666

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The Practical Encyclopedia of Chicken Keeping by Fred Hams Pdf

Directory of chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys and how to keep them, with 700 photographs.

Author : Fred Hams
Publisher : Southwater
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-07
Category : Chickens
ISBN : 1844760588

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The Concise Encyclopedia of Poultry Breeds by Fred Hams Pdf

This is an illustrated directory of over 100 chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys, with 275 photographs. It is a comprehensive visual guide to the world's pure domestic fowl breeds. It features a wide variety of breeds, from New Hampshire Red to java, plus rarer breeds such as the Brecon Buff goose. Fascinating descriptions of each breed includes essential information about varieties, temperament, egg yield and preferred environment. It features over 275 specially commissioned photographs. This is a comprehensive guide to the main poultry breeds around the world, with fascinating information on their appearance, size, traits and more. Popular foundation breeds such as Lackenvelder are covered in detail, as well as true bantams such as the Dutch Bantam and the miniature Cochin Bantam. A section on manmade breeds such as Rhode Island Red and the silver-laced Wyandotte brings poultry breeding up to date, while a final chapter looks at popular duck, goose and turkey breeds. With beautiful photographs and expert text, this reference guide is perfect for anyone wanting more in-depth knowledge about the diverse and fascinating community of pure poultry breeds.

Author : Melissa Caughey
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781612129112

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How to Speak Chicken by Melissa Caughey Pdf

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

Author : Frances Bassom
Publisher : Mini Encyclopedia Of
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1554074738

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Chicken Breeds & Care by Frances Bassom Pdf

A comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to keeping chickens. Chickens kept as pets are increasingly popular, even in urban environments, as more and more people discover it is easy to keep chickens, even in a small backyard. They make excellent pets and offer the immeasurable benefit of a free and ready supply of fresh eggs. The expert author alerts the many newcomers to chicken-keeping to the amazing variety of breeds available -- more than 100 registered pure breeds and bantams, as well as many hybrids. This beautifully illustrated reference provides essential advice about the housing and care of chickens, as well as profiles of more than 70 of the most popular breeds, with details such as: History and origins Weight ranges Egg characteristics Physical appearance Behavior. The Mini Encyclopedia of Chicken Breeds and Care provides an unrivalled depth of practical information, and it features more than 500 specially commissioned color photographs. From the plump, cushionlike beauty of the Buff Orpington to the extravagantly ornamental bantams, readers will discover there is a chicken breed that ideally suits them.

Author : Frances Bassom
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Chicken breeds
ISBN : 184286212X

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Mini Encyclopedia of Chicken Breeds and Care by Frances Bassom Pdf

This 'Miniencyclopedia' presents a line-up of more than 70 of the most popular breeds of chicken. In addition to the detailed descriptive profiles, an illustrated introductory section provides all the essential advice about housing and caring for your birds.

Author : Esther J.J. Verhoef-Verhallen,Aad Rijs
Publisher : Rebo
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-10
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9036615925

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The Complete Encyclopedia of Chickens by Esther J.J. Verhoef-Verhallen,Aad Rijs Pdf

Keeping chickens has become increasingly popular. If at one time this used to be the privilege of farmers and those living in the countryside, these domestic animals are now slowly taking over city gardens as well. The book has been specially written for people who do not know much about chickens yet, but who are already keeping some, or are considering getting some in the future. The text and pictures provide practical information on the feeding, care, and breeding of chickens, as well as the laying of eggs and the kind of shelter the birds require. You will find clear information about common diseases and disorders, the chicken's anatomy, and an overview of the main color variations. The comprehensive information in The Complete Encyclopedia of Chickens is organized into chapters on the history of keeping chickens, choosing chicks, breeds of chickens, housing, care, and feeding. Other chapters provide details on diseases, abnormalities, and parasites. Reproduction, anatomy, and plumage are also described in this encyclopedia. An index and directory make this a complete resource.

Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603428583

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The Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition by Gail Damerow Pdf

Healthy chickens are happy chickens. This one-of-a-kind reference book covers the health problems that plague chickens of all breeds and ages. Practical charts identify common symptoms and causes of infection, while an alphabetic listing of diseases provides advice on treatment. You’ll find helpful descriptions of troublesome ailments of all types, from poor egg production to crooked toe syndrome. Practical remedies and gentle preventative care measures will help your beloved flock stay happy, healthy, and safe.

Author : Esther J. J. Verhoef-Verhallen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:651971257

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Complete Encyclopedia of Chickens by Esther J. J. Verhoef-Verhallen Pdf

Author : Frances Bassom
Publisher : Mini Encyclopedia Of
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1554074738

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Chicken Breeds & Care by Frances Bassom Pdf

A comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to keeping chickens. Chickens kept as pets are increasingly popular, even in urban environments, as more and more people discover it is easy to keep chickens, even in a small backyard. They make excellent pets and offer the immeasurable benefit of a free and ready supply of fresh eggs. The expert author alerts the many newcomers to chicken-keeping to the amazing variety of breeds available -- more than 100 registered pure breeds and bantams, as well as many hybrids. This beautifully illustrated reference provides essential advice about the housing and care of chickens, as well as profiles of more than 70 of the most popular breeds, with details such as: History and origins Weight ranges Egg characteristics Physical appearance Behavior. The Mini Encyclopedia of Chicken Breeds and Care provides an unrivalled depth of practical information, and it features more than 500 specially commissioned color photographs. From the plump, cushionlike beauty of the Buff Orpington to the extravagantly ornamental bantams, readers will discover there is a chicken breed that ideally suits them.

Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781612129303

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Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, 4th Edition by Gail Damerow Pdf

Serious poultry farmers and backyard bird raisers have relied on this best-selling reference for more than 20 years. The fourth edition of Gail Damerow’s comprehensive handbook is now completely revised and redesigned, making it more accessible and informative than ever. You’ll get the most up-to-date details on shelter, food, health care, eggs, chicks, and meat, and recent research into chicken behavior and communication makes the sections on flock management truly authoritative. New color photos and illustrations provide more specificity and information about chicken breeds, anatomy, and health.