The Chicken
Published on 26. October 2012
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-908005-65-6 (ISBN)
Description
Topics include anatomy, developmental biology, ancestry, breeding and origins, and there is a comprehensive look at chicken behaviour. The book's final chapter is devoted to a beautiful visual study of the characteristics of particular breeds, providing quick-reference information on husbandry, particulars and appearance.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Illustrations
col. Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 196 mm
Weight
840 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-908005-65-6 (9781908005656)
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Dr Joseph Barber is co-editor, Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (JAAWS), adjunct assistant professor, Hunter College of the City University of New York and associate director, University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in scientific presentations accessible to the general public, animal welfare science, and science writing.