The Illustrated Guide to Chickens covers the 100 most familiar breeds ofchickens in Europe and North America. The breed profiles are written in engaging text that covers the historyof each breed, its maincharacteristics, and information about looking after them. Eachbreed has been illustrated with delightful paintings by the author.Introductorysections contain practical advice about poultry-rearing and husbandry,and outline the differences between breeds, including the pros and consbetween pure breeds, hybrids, bantams, game fowl, etc., and layers ortable. The foreword has been written by HRH the Prince of Wales.