The Chicken
A Natural History
Published on 26. June 2018
224 pages
978-1-78240-695-2 (ISBN)
Description
The Chicken is an encyclopaedic, science-based study that offers a true understanding of the species, reclaiming it from its commercial status as a mere egg and meat provider. High-quality photography, illustration, and info-graphics combine with engaging and authoritative text to create an accessible reference title for the general market. Topics include anatomy, developmental biology, ancestry, breeding, and origins, and there is a comprehensive look at chicken behaviours. Boxed asides are included throughout, relating the scientific detail to the practicalities of chicken husbandry. The book's final chapter is devoted to a beautiful visual study of the characteristics of particular breeds, providing quick-reference information on their origins, particulars, and appearance.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
26,26 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78240-695-2 (9781782406952)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
05/2018
Ivy Press
€38.56
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Person
Dr. Joseph Barber is co-editor of the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (JAWWS) adjunct assistant professor at Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an associate director at the University of Pennsylvania. He specialises in scientific presentations accessible to the general public, animal welfare science and science writing.
Content
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introducing the Chicken
- CHAPTER 1 Evolution & Domestication
- Origins of the Domestic Chicken
- The Chicken in History & Culture
- The Changing Role of the Chicken
- The Chicken of Tomorrow
- CHAPTER 2 Anatomy & Biology
- The Skeleton
- Muscles
- Heart & Circulation
- Respiratory System
- Digestive System
- Male Reproductive System
- Female Reproductive System
- The Immune System
- The Skin
- Feathers
- Wattles & Combs
- Sensory System
- Thermoregulation
- Adaptations for Flight
- CHAPTER 3 Behaviour
- Behaviour of the Domestic Chicken
- Evolution & Domestication
- Behavioural Differences between the Sexes
- Feeding & Drinking
- Resting & Roosting
- Maintaining Appearances
- Avoiding Predators
- Alarm Calls
- Flock Formation
- Aggression, Competition & Alliances
- Calling & Other Vocalizations
- The Consequences of Mating
- Nest Building & Egg Laying
- Incubation
- Behaviour of Embryos
- Hatching
- Parental Behaviour
- Behaviour of Chicks
- Behavioural Role Models
- Chickens Behaving Badly
- CHAPTER 4 Intelligence & Learning
- Intelligence & Learning
- Inside the Brain
- Lateralization & Vision
- Imprinting & Learning
- Cognitive Ability
- The Effects of Domestication
- Social Learning
- Living in a Hierarchy
- Food & Learning
- Training
- Understanding Chicken Preferences
- Emotion & Welfare
- CHAPTER 5 Breeds
- Fancy Fowl & the Chicken Frenzy of the Nineteenth Century
- Dual-Purpose Breeds
- Game Breeds
- Laying Breeds
- Meat Breeds
- Ornamental Breeds
- True Bantam
- The Evolution of Commercial Strains
- Useful Resources
- Breeds List
- Author Biographies
- Bibliography
- Index
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- V
- W
- Y
- Z
- Acknowledgements
