The Chicken : A Natural History / Joseph Barber.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barber, Joseph, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chickens.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 pages)

Place of Publication:

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2018]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

A comprehensive, richly illustrated celebration of the natural history of the chickenInherently social creatures, chickens are enjoying a renaissance as prized members of many households and small farms. From feathers and flock formation to imprinting and incubating, The Chicken provides a comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to understanding how chickens live, think, and act both alongside people and independently.Starting with the evolution of chickens nearly 10,000 years ago and their adaptations to life with humans, The Chicken also analyzes the anatomy and behavior of modern domesticated chickens and provides practical tips for helping these amazing birds thrive. Featuring a stunning gallery of breeds with detailed profiles, the book also includes a directory of the most striking examples of chickens that have elevated this species from backyard egg producers to prize-winning poultry.Provides an accessible, comprehensive, and richly illustrated look at the chickenFeatures a finely illustrated directory of forty popular breeds and their characteristics and care requirementsCovers the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of chickensOffers insights into the intelligence and distinctive thought processes of chickensIncludes "theory into practice" panels to help chicken keepers better understand their birds

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Introducing the Chicken

CHAPTER 1. Evolution & Domestication

CHAPTER 2. Anatomy & Biology

CHAPTER 3. Behavior

CHAPTER 4. Intelligence & Learning

CHAPTER 5. Breeds

Useful Resources

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 23. Mai 2019)

ISBN:

9781803162300

1803162309

9780691184562

0691184569

OCLC:

1038260597