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.
In 2005, "Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North
America" celebrated horses in a coffee-table reference that
captivated enthusiasts of all ages. Now farmers, breeders, backyard
chicken keepers, and unabashed poultry fanatics will have a
definitive guide of their own. If it's poultry -- fair or fowl --
it's in this book.
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