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Covers Over 128 Birds!
Learn about North American barnyard and wild fowl with this helpful illustrated poultry breed guide. It's a great primer for farmers and fanciers alike! Includes a brief history of each breed, detail descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography.
CONTENTS Acknowledgements Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction A Little Natural History Species, Breeds, and Varieties Genetics 101 Breeding Approaches
Chapter 2: Chickens Breaking Down "Chickendom" Colors and Feather Patterns Laying Breeds Meat Breeds Ornamental Breeds
Chapter 3: Waterfowl Raising Waterfowl Classifications Ducks Geese
Chapter 4: Turkeys Industrialization and Its Effects Breed versus Variety
Chapter 5: Other Birds of Interest Emu Guinea Fowl Ostrich Partridge Peafowl Pheasant Pigeon and Dove Quail Swan
Glossary Resources Bibliography Credits Index