Farmers and fanciers keep
an astonishing variety of poultry breeds in North America. These birds
provide meat and eggs to nourish us and feathers to keep us warm. Their
quirky personalities and charming good looks make them barnyard
favorites. They inspire passionate devotion from show breeders and
provide a living for farmers.
Presented here, breed by breed, are more than 120 barnyard fowl
— from chickens and turkeys to emus and pheasants. For each
animal, readers will find stunning color photography, a brief history,
and a detailed description. The identifying characteristics included
for each breed are: class (standard and bantam); size (for cocks and
hens); appearance of comb, wattles, and earlobes; color (everything
from black-breasted red to silver laced); place of origin; conservation
status; and special qualities (including longevity, size and quantity
of eggs, quality of meat, and other relevant uses). Author Carol
Ekarius provides enough information to satisfy both the dedicated
browser and the serious farmer weighing the pros and cons of multiple
breeds.
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Storey's Illustrated
Guide to Poultry Breeds
by Carol Ekarius
Storey. 2007
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