Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

Author: Carol Ekarius
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612128432
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
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 Chicken Encyclopedia

Author: Gail Damerow
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603425616
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
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.

Difficult Chickens

Author: Sarah Rosedahl
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692601945
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56

Book Description
Inspired by Sarah's book "Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z", Difficult Chickens adult coloring book features whimsical representations of 26 chicken breeds A to Z and a couple of difficult chicks. Images include Zentangle-inspired designs and decorative chickens for adult coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages are printed on one side to prevent bleed-through.

Pocketful of Poultry

Author: Carol Ekarius
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1580176771
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
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.

Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds a to Z

Author: Sarah Rosedahl
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615810799
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30

Book Description
An illustrated look at chicken breeds from A-Z. The author has uniquely captured the whimsical nature of chickens through these fun illustrations and facts. Chicken lovers and friends alike will cluck over this book! Sarah's whimsical chicken art from "Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z" is now featured on rain boots and shoes by Sloggers.com!

A Guide to Better Hatching

Author: Janet Stromberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780915780006
Category : Eggs
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description

My Chickens and I

Author: Isabella Rossellini
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781419729911
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
"When a cardboard carton dotted with airholes arrived at her door, Isabelle Rossellini expected to welcome thirty-eight yellow chicks to her Long Island farm. Much to her surprise, her newly hatched brood included a diverse mix of heritage breeds - a discovery that prompted further research into the traits, behaviors, and history of each one. Pairing wry observations and fun facts with charming photographs by Patrice Casanova and hand-drawn illustrations by Isabella herself, My Chickens and I perfectly captures the fine-feathered glory and surprising intelligence of these spirited backyard birds."--Back cover.

Hentopia

Author: Frank Hyman
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1612129943
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
More eggs, less work! And more enjoyment for both the chickens and their keeper! That’s the promise of Frank Hyman’s Hentopia. From the Vending Machine Feeder to the Refilling Rainwaterer, Hyman’s innovative building projects are designed to save time and money while keeping chickens safe, healthy, clean, and well fed. Featuring easy-to-follow instructions and colorful photos, the 21 projects for the chicken yard range from creative doorways, nest boxes, fencing, and roosts to a predator-proof pen, a “Chunnel” chicken run, and a sturdy but inexpensive coop made from wooden pallets. With a lively, humorous voice, Hyman generously shares his expert advice on all aspects of chicken-keeping. Requiring minimal previous carpentry experience and using many salvaged or found materials, Hentopiais within reach of every aspiring chicken-keeper.

Know Your Chickens

Author: Jack Byard
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1912158698
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 197

Book Description
Did you know that Barnvelder chickens are known for being lazy while Belgian D’Uccle chickens are known for being friendly? Impress friends and relatives with interesting facts about more than 40 breeds of chickens from around the world, including their history, personality, egg-laying and flying abilities, and other fun facts. From knowing what chickens are considered the “French Poodles of the world” to which ones can fly the highest, learn all about these diverse – and sometimes rare – animals with this fascinating guide and Know Your Chickens! • Features over 40 popular breeds of chickens, each receiving its own full-page spread • Provides fun facts highlighting their characteristics, history, personality, capabilities, and more • Includes distinctive, high-quality photography of each breed • Its compact size makes it fun and easy to flip through for fast and interesting info.

Nutrient Requirements of Poultry

Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309048923
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
This classic reference for poultry nutrition has been updated for the first time since 1984. The chapter on general considerations concerning individual nutrients and water has been greatly expanded and includes, for the first time, equations for predicting the energy value of individual feed ingredients from their proximate composition. This volume includes the latest information on the nutrient requirements of meat- and egg-type chickens, incorporating data on brown-egg strains, turkeys, geese, ducks, pheasants, Japanese quail, and Bobwhite quail. This publication also contains new appendix tables that document in detail the scientific information used to derive the nutrient requirements appearing in the summary tables for each species of bird.