Kikiriki Chickens: A Scientific and Practical Guide

By Lindsay Gonzales M.Sc.

Kikiriki Chickens: A Scientific and Practical Guide is an in-depth exploration of one of the world's smallest and most fascinating chickens: the Puerto Rican Kikiriki.

Blending science, history, genetics, and real-world breeding experience, this book provides a comprehensive guide for poultry enthusiasts, breeders, educators, and backyard chicken keepers interested in understanding and working with micro-bantam chickens.

Inside, readers will explore the history and Puerto Rican heritage of the Kikiriki, the biological science behind miniature size in chickens, and the genetics responsible for ornamental traits such as frizzle feathers, naked necks, comb types, and color variation. The book also examines selective breeding strategies, sustainable breeding program development, egg fertility, incubation, hatchery management, chick development, and the evaluation of birds for breeding quality and structure.

Written from the perspective of both a science educator and active breeder, this guide combines accessible scientific explanations with practical experience gained through hands-on work with Kikirikis and ornamental poultry breeding. Rather than presenting the Kikiriki as a rigid standardized breed, the book explores the bird as a living and evolving heritage population shaped by generations of breeders in Puerto Rico and beyond.

The text also discusses biosecurity, responsible breeding practices, ethical considerations in ornamental poultry development, and the importance of preserving both genetic diversity and breed heritage. Throughout the book, readers are introduced to the remarkable personality, diversity, and visual appeal that have made Kikirikis increasingly admired among poultry enthusiasts around the world.

Whether you are new to Kikirikis or an experienced poultry keeper looking to deepen your understanding of genetics, breeding, and micro-bantam management, Kikiriki Chickens: A Scientific and Practical Guide offers both scientific insight and practical application for the modern breeder.

Complete with educational diagrams, breeding visuals, incubation references, and photography showcasing diverse Kikiriki traits and bloodlines, this book serves as both a practical resource and a celebration of one of the poultry world's most unique micro-bantam chickens.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H1598Y7X
• ISBN13: 9798196147531
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 93 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"