{"product_id":"the-chicken-a-natural-history-paperback","title":"The Chicken: A Natural History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph Barber\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive, richly illustrated celebration of the natural history of the chicken\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInherently social creatures, chickens are enjoying a renaissance as prized members of many households and small farms. From feathers and flock formation to imprinting and incubating, \u003ci\u003eThe Chicken\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to understanding how chickens live, think, and act both alongside people and independently. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStarting with the evolution of chickens nearly 10,000 years ago and their adaptations to life with humans, \u003ci\u003eThe Chicken\u003c\/i\u003e also analyzes the anatomy and behavior of modern domesticated chickens and provides practical tips for helping these amazing birds thrive. Featuring a stunning gallery of breeds with detailed profiles, the book also includes a directory of the most striking examples of chickens that have elevated this species from backyard egg producers to prize-winning poultry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an accessible, comprehensive, and richly illustrated look at the chicken\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a finely illustrated directory of forty popular breeds and their characteristics and care requirements\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of chickens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers insights into the intelligence and distinctive thought processes of chickens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes \"theory into practice\" panels to help chicken keepers better understand their birds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph Barber\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate director at the University of Pennsylvania, an adjunct assistant professor at Hunter College of the City University of New York, and coeditor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Applied Animal Welfare Science\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.2 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 24, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757001048352,"sku":"9780691182469","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2176fc5c4d48b009852fdd8404ad836b.webp?v=1780091349","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-chicken-a-natural-history-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}