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The chicken : a natural history /
A comprehensive, richly illustrated celebration of the natural history of the chickenInherently 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, The Chicken provides a comprehen...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Princeton, NJ :
Princeton University Press,
2018.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
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| 245 | 0 | 4 | |a The chicken : |b a natural history / |c general editor, Dr. Joseph Barber ; Joseph Barber with Janet Daly [and three others]. |
| 264 | 1 | |a Princeton, NJ : |b Princeton University Press, |c 2018. | |
| 300 | |a 1 online resource : |b illustrations (some color) | ||
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| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references and index. | ||
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| 505 | 0 | |a Cover; Copyright; Title; 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 Behavior; Behavior of the Domestic Chicken; Evolution & Domestication | |
| 505 | 8 | |a Behavioral Differences between the SexesFeeding & 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; Behavior of Embryos; Hatching; Parental Behavior; Behavior of Chicks; Behavioral Role Models; Chickens Behaving Badly; CHAPTER 4 Intelligence & Learning; Intelligence & Learning; Inside the Brain; Lateralization & Vision; Imprinting & Learning; Cognitive Ability; The Effects of Domestication | |
| 505 | 8 | |a Social LearningLiving 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; Acknowledgments | |
| 520 | |a A comprehensive, richly illustrated celebration of the natural history of the chickenInherently 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, The Chicken provides a comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to understanding how chickens live, think, and act both alongside people and independently. Starting with the evolution of chickens nearly 10,000 years ago and their adaptations to life with humans, The Chicken 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. Provides an accessible, comprehensive, and richly illustrated look at the chickenFeatures a finely illustrated directory of forty popular breeds and their characteristics and care requirementsCovers the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of chickensOffers insights into the intelligence and distinctive thought processes of chickensIncludes "theory into practice" panels to help chicken keepers better understand their birds | ||
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| 700 | 1 | |a Barber, Joseph |q (Joseph C. E.), |e editor. | |
| 700 | 1 | |a Daly, Janet, |e contributor. | |
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