Know Your Chickens (Fox Chapel Publishing) 44 Breeds, Bird Appearance, History, Egg-Laying Quantities, and More

by Jack Byard

Learn about 44 breeds of chicken like the lazy Barnvelder, and the friendly Belgian D'Uccle - sure to make a chicken enthusiast out of anyone both young and old!

96 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2010

About the author

Jack Byard had a deep affection for his rural heritage and so wrote his first book, Know Your Sheep, with a view to sharing with others the countryside that he loves.

Reviews

[Aislynn]

I initially picked this book because I have several hens that I don’t know exactly what breed they are. So I *crossed my fingers* and hoped that maybe that a picture would stand out and be one of my hens!

I lucked out and found one of my mysterious hens listed in this book! What I thought was an Aracuna was actually an Ameracuna – both are blue egg layers, and have similar features. It was neat to read about the different breeds and their origins.

While this book didn’t have ALL the known breeds, it does give you quite a selection, tidbits of info on the breeds and some great photos!

[Katrina]

Great book for families wanting to get into a backyard chicken adventure. The author combined interesting facts, practical knowledge, history, and captivating visuals to help the curious amateur learn all about domestic poultry.

[Jennifer Kelley]

Cute book! Wish it was bigger!