Introduction Chapter One: Where did Chickens Originate? In the beginning Chickens in Britain Chickens in Europe Chickens in North America Chickens in South America Chickens in the Antipodes Chickens in Asia Chapter Two: Getting to Know Chickens Identifying chickens Chicken terminology Chicken psychology The pecking order – & you! Vision Chicken-speak Chickens in love Chicken feathers Colourful plumage Range of combs Chapter Three: Keeping Chickens Their range & sizes Ways to keep chickens Choosing the right site Housing your chickens Fixtures & fittings Feeding chickens Handling & inspecting chickens Keeping a cock-bird Killing chickens Preparing a chicken for cooking Raising new chickens Keeping chickens as pets Keeping chickens healthy Chapter Four: Chickens in Superstitions Chapter Fiver: Slang, Proverbs, Sayings & Phrases Chicken slang Proverbs, sayings & phrases Chapter Six: Breeds & Fame Famous associations Index

Crazy about chickens? Then this is just the book for you. It is absolutely jam-packed with information about all aspects of the birds. Learn about their origins, psychology, language and sex life. Learn about breeds and feather types. Learn about how to keep them, and gen up on chicken superstitions, proverbs and famous chicken keepers. A fascinating chicken compendium.