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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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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Princeton, NJ :
Princeton University Press,
2018.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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
- 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
- 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