Know Your Chickens (Old Pond Books) 44 Hen Breeds from Ancona to Wyandotte, with Essential Facts on History, Country of Origin, Color, Size, Egg Production, & More, plus Full-Page Photos of Each Breed

Book Synopsis: Do you know your chickens? 44 breeds of hens and cockerels, each with its own full-page spread. Fun facts highlighting each bird's physical characteristics, history, country of origin, number of eggs produced, and more. High-quality full-page photo of each chicken breed, showing each distinctive appearance. Compact 5x7 pocket size is easy and fun to flip through to get interesting info fast. Kids love it for the photos of cool chickens, but grown-ups are sure to learn a lot, too.

Did you know the Leghorn (of Foghorn Leghorn fame) was named after the Italian city of Livorno? Or that there are only 250 breeding pairs of the Old English Pheasant Fowl? How about that the Dorking was bred during the reign of Julius Caesar (100 to 44 BC)? Impress friends and family with interesting facts about 44 breeds of chickens!

From the largest in the world to the rarest, from those that lay dark brown eggs to those that lay spectacular violet-blue ones, inside this book is everything you need to know to identify the 44 most interesting chicken breeds. Learn the essential facts about each one, including the breed's color, size, feather pattern, history, country of origin, type of eggs produced, and other fun facts.

From the aggressive Old English Game, who hasn't changed much since its cockfighting days hundreds of years ago, to the unique Silkie, whose fur-like feathers once caused people to think they were a cross between a rabbit and a chicken, you'll learn all about these impressive animals inside this fascinating guide!

Chickens have lived among us for at least 8,000 years, and their welfare on today's commercial farms is under close scrutiny. Some of the breeds included here, such as the Vorwerk, are rare and in need of our protection for their survival.

The perfect gift for anyone aspiring to keep their own chickens, or those interested in farm animals in general, this small format paperback is designed for any age and provides a fun and informative overview of this diverse species.

This engaging guide will turn both adults and children into chicken enthusiasts, and you'll soon be able to say you Know Your Chickens! Read more.