{"product_id":"the-chicken-joseph-barber-9780691182469","title":"The Chicken: A Natural History","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph Barber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0691182469\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780691182469\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.70w x 0.90d","brand":"Joseph Barber","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43993984336127,"sku":"9780691182469","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3275fb01-5b08-447e-9b81-f216ff7ddad4.jpg?v=1683327440","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-chicken-joseph-barber-9780691182469","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}