Know Your Chickens by Jack Byard

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Know Your Chickens by Jack Byard

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Summary

Introduces 44 breeds of chicken which can be seen pecking an preening in Britain. This title accompanies each with a description of the animal's appearance and explains the different colours and patterns which appear within the breed. It also gives details of their personalities and egg-laying and flying abilities.

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Know Your Chickens by Jack Byard

This title introduces 44 breeds of chicken which can be seen pecking an preening in Britain today. Jack accompanies each with a description of the animal's appearance and explains the different colours and patterns which appear within the breed. Jack has thoroughly researched the history of each animal and its breeding. He also gives details of their personalities and egg-laying and flying abilities. Among others, Jack introduces the lazy Barnvelder, friendly Belgian D'Uccle, the high-flying Ancona and the 'French Poodle of the chicken world' - the Faverolles. This fascinating range of breeds is sure to make anyone a chicken enthusiast. The book is designed for novices but an established enthusiast will find no shortage of interest.

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Jack Byard was born in Bradford in Yorkshire where he has lived and worked all his life. He always had a deep affection for his rural heritage and so wrote his first book, Know Your Sheep, with a view to sharing with others the countryside that he loves.
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ISBN 13 9781906853303
ISBN 10 1906853304
Title Know Your Chickens
Author Jack Byard
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Fox Chapel Publishers International
Year published 2010-03-15
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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