One of the Blue Hen's Chickens
Author : Virginia Durant Young
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Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,79 MB
Release : 1901
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Blue Hen's Chickens' Cook Book
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 20,33 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Cooking
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The Blue Hen's Chicken, Or Cork Screw of Bottled Mirth
Author : Ancient McCracken family (pseud.)
Publisher :
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,72 MB
Release : 1856
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The Chicken Encyclopedia
Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 33,69 MB
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1603425616
Book Description
From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.
The Blue Hen's Chick
Author : Alfred Bertram Guthrie
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 16,49 MB
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780803270381
Book Description
The novelist recounts his youth in the West as the age of the Wild West passed and describes his literary career
Glass Hen on Nest Covered Dishes
Author : Shirley Smith
Publisher :
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 44,78 MB
Release : 2015-08-29
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ISBN : 9780989584555
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Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds
Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 37,9 MB
Release : 2016-07-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1612128432
Book Description
More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of this definitive primer for intrepid poultry farmers and feather fanciers alike. From the Manx Rumpy to the Redcap and the Ancona duck to his Aylesbury cousin, each breed is profiled with a brief history, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography. Comprehensive and fun, Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds celebrates the personalities and charming good looks of North America’s quirkiest barnyard birds and waterfowl.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Author : Verna Aardema
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 10,19 MB
Release : 1975-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0803760892
Book Description
"In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . An impressive showpiece." -Booklist, starred review. Winner of Caldecott Medal in 1976 and the Brooklyn Art Books for Children Award in 1977.
The Chicken Book
Author : Page Smith
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 40,62 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 082032213X
Book Description
Liberating today's chicken from cartoons, fast food, and other demeaning associations, The Chicken Book at once celebrates and explains this noble fowl. As it traces the rise and fall of Gallus domesticus from the jungles of ancient India to the assembly-line hatcheries sprawled across modern America, this original, frequently astounding book passes along a trove of knowledge and lore about everything from the chicken's biology and behavior to its place in legend and mythology. The book includes lively discussions of the chicken's role in literature and history, the cruel attractions of cockfighting, the medicinal uses of eggs and chicken parts, the details of the egg-laying process, the basics of the backyard coop, recipes, and much more. Entertaining and insightful, The Chicken Book will change the way we regard this too often underappreciated animal.
Pocketful of Poultry
Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,43 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1580176771
Book Description
Poultry in a pocket-size book? Why not, when the birds in question are neatly corralled into an appealing little volume, just right for gift giving, easy browsing, or tucking into a bag or pocket for quick reference at a poultry show or auction. More than 100 poultry pals show their amazing colors in full-page images that capture their good looks and lively personalities. Intricate feather patterns, imposing crests and wattles, and grinning beaks are just a few of their appealing features. From laying hens to heritage turkeys to adorable ducks, here are all the common barnyard favorites, plus rare breeds from around the world. Facing each poultry portrait is an informational page offering facts about the breed and a handy at-a-glance reference bar identifying the type of poultry (chicken, turkey, duck, goose), its primary use (laying, meat, game, or ornamental bird), and its conservation status. Breeders, enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever paused to admire a handsome chicken will be delighted by the photographs and enlightened by the breed profiles in Pocketful of Poultry.
