The chicken : a natural history
Barber, Joseph (Joseph C. E.)2023
eBook
Abstract: 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.
Main title:
The chicken : a natural history / general editor, Dr. Joseph Barber ; Joseph Barber with Janet Daly [and three others].
Author:
Barber, Joseph (Joseph C. E.), authorCawthray, Andy, authorBarber, Joseph, editorDaly, Janet, contributorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 2017.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2023.
Collation:
1 online resource (65 entries) : 203 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.Also available in print version.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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Contents:
Chapter 1. Evolution & Domestication. Origins of the domestic chicken ; The chicken in history & culture ; The changing role of the chicken ; The chicken of tomorrowChapter 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 flightChapter 3. Behavior. Behavior of the domestic chicken ; Evolution & domestication ; Behavioral differences between the sexes ; Feeding & 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 badlyChapter 4. Intelligence & learning. Intelligence & learning ; Inside the brain ; Lateralization & vision ; Imprinting & kearning ; Cognitive ability ; The effects of domestication ; Social learning ; Living in a hierarchy ; Food & learning ; Training ; Understanding chicken preferences ; Emotion & welfareChapter 5. Breeds. Fancy fowl & the chicken frenzy of the nineteenth century ; Dual-purpose breeds ; Game breeds ; Laying breeds ; Meat breeds ; Ornamental freeds ; True bantam ; The evolution of commercial strainsUseful resources. Breeds list.
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Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781803162300 (electronic version)0691182469 (print)9780691182469 (print)
Dewey class:
636.5
LC class:
SF487
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
677372
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