The Complete Encyclopedia Of Chickens

by Esther J.J. Verhoef-Verhallen, Aad Rijs

If at one time the keeping of chickens was the provenance of farmers and those living in the countryside, these domestic animals are now slowly taking over city gardens as well. Did you know that some chickens lay dark reddish brown eggs and others lay eggs with blue shells? And that there are breeds as small as a quail, which can be kept in a small cage on a balcony? These are just a few of the topics discussed in The Complete Encyclopedia of Chickens. The book has been specially written for people who do not yet know much about chickens, but who are already keeping some. 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 also find clear information about common diseases and disorders, the chicken's anatomy, and an overview of the main color variations.

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Reference, Gardening

336 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Kitten Kisser · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave this 4 stars because I don't think calling it the Complete Encyclopedia of Chickens is accurate. It is very informative, but certainly not complete. It does cover the basics & does offer detail but not in depth. It's a hard cover book with full color glossy pages. The photos are very good & it is a very attractive book to have. It will not answer all you questions regarding chickens though. You will need to purchase another book for that. Storey's guide to Chickens is very good. But if you just want a little reading material & an attractive book to boot, then this is a book worth buying.

[Ria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really comprhensive guide to the world of chickens.
Lots of information for beginners and established chicken keepers.
Beautiful photograpsh showing both sexes of a breed and a lot of rare and more popular breeds covered in depth as to habits, colours, temperament etc.

[Steve Clark]

Rebo Publishers (2004)