CHICKEN BREED ENCYCLOPEDIA: A Practical Guide to Heritage, Backyard, Utility, and Distinctive Breeds

By Caleb Perry

CHICKEN BREED ENCYCLOPEDIA is a practical, full-color reference for anyone who wants to understand, compare, and choose chicken breeds with greater confidence.

Featuring 50 carefully selected breeds, this visual guide brings together heritage favorites, productive utility birds, backyard-friendly chickens, bantams, and distinctive ornamental breeds in one clear and accessible reference.

Each breed profile highlights the information that matters most, including:

Origin and breed characteristicsEgg color, egg size, and approximate annual productionTemperament and general behaviorHardiness and climate suitabilityAdult size and weightBackyard and flock suitabilityDistinctive physical traits and appearance

The book also includes practical comparison sections to make breed selection easier, with guides organized by egg color, temperament, climate tolerance, and beginner or backyard suitability.

Full-color visual reference pages cover egg colors, chicken comb types, and distinctive breed features, helping readers recognize important physical differences between breeds at a glance.

From dependable layers such as the Leghorn, Australorp, Rhode Island Red, and Plymouth Rock to distinctive breeds such as the Silkie, Polish, Brahma, Marans, Araucana, Ayam Cemani, and Barbu d'Anvers, this encyclopedia presents a broad range of chickens suited to different environments, purposes, and preferences.

Whether you are building your first backyard flock, comparing breeds for egg production, looking for chickens suited to your climate, or simply exploring the remarkable diversity of domestic poultry, CHICKEN BREED ENCYCLOPEDIA provides a practical and visually engaging place to start.

A Practical Guide to Heritage, Backyard, Utility, and Distinctive Breeds.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HHC86YZW
• ISBN13: 9798170666812
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"