Chicken

A comprehensive, richly illustrated celebration of the natural history of the chicken

Inherently 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 chicken


Features a finely illustrated directory of forty popular breeds and their characteristics and care requirements


Covers the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of chickens


Offers insights into the intelligence and distinctive thought processes of chickens


Includes "theory into practice" panels to help chicken keepers better understand their birds

O sarbatoare cuprinzatoare, bogat ilustrata a istoriei naturale a puiului Creaturi inerent sociale, puii se bucura de o renastere ca membri apreciati ai multor gospodarii si ferme mici. De la formarea penelor si a turmelor pana la imprimare si incubare, The Chicken ofera un ghid cuprinzator, bogat ilustrat, pentru a intelege modul in care puii traiesc, gandesc si actioneaza atat alaturi de oameni, cat si in mod independent. impreuna cu oamenii, Puiul analizeaza, de asemenea, anatomia si comportamentul gainilor domestice moderne si ofera sfaturi practice pentru a ajuta aceste pasari uimitoare sa prospere.