The Field Guide to Chickens

by Pam Percy

"The story of the chicken traces the interactions of cultures around the globe. From Southeast Asia 8,000 years ago, chickens spread to ancient China and Japan, the Middle East, Europe during the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, and, from there, the world. Today, chickens fuel our poultry meat and egg industry. They also inspire the time-honored tradition of poultry exhibition and, increasingly, can be found in the backyards of folks who yearn for a simpler time. The Field Guide to Chickens provides a wealth of information on the sixty-one chicken breeds recognized by the American Poultry Association. From utilitarian egg layers to exotic show birds, from tiny bantams to large fowl, Pam Percy enlightens readers on the wonderful world of poultry. Essential for tyro fowl fans as well as longtime chicken breeders, this handy pocket-sized field guide includes a glossary, resources, and chapters describing the chicken's history, behavior, eggs and chicks, and """"everything but the cluck."""" Indispensable and easy-to-use, this guide gives readers an """"egg up"""" on the wonderful world of chickens. "

144 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Me2 · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought this was not written well, and the breed discriptions could have used pictures instead of drawings. All in all I would suggest "Pocketful of poultry" over this book.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice pictures, covers quite a few breeds, though not very in depth, but I noticed at least one breed misidentified!

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has the whole history of chickens and many different breeds, but it will not help you choose which breeds you want for your flock. Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds will help you do that

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

An entertaining overview of all the different chicken breeds out there - who knew there were so dang many? :D