One of popular Chicken Breeds Series this volume entitled "Standard Varieties of Chickens: The Mediterranean and Continental Classes" was first published in 1920. It is almost 100 years old, but still as relevant today as it was then. This volume focuses on the Mediterranean and Continental classes of chickens - White-Faced Black Spanish, Blue Andalusian, Ancona, Leghorn, Campine and Minorca. Each variety has its own dedicated section. This is one of the important works published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is a must for all breeders of the Medeterranean and Continental classes...

This special re-print edition of the USDA's book "Ornamental and Game Breeds of Chickens" contains a treasure trove of information on chicken breeds in the Ornamental and Game breeds. This rare gem, written in 1954, demanded this reprinting so a new generation of home and commercial egg producers can utilize this important historic work. Breeds featured include - Polish, Hamburg, Houdan, La Fleche, Campine, Faverolles, Sumatra, Malay, Sebright Bantams, Rose Comb Bantams, Brahma Bantams, Boote White Bantams, Japanese Bantams, Silkies, Mille Fleur Bantams, Sultan, Frizzle and others. This book...

This near-century old U.S Department of Agriculture book, "Standard Varieties of Chickens: Ornamental Breeds and Varieties" is a great addition the library of all those interested in Ornamental chicken breeds. It was first published in 1921. This book focuses solely on individual Ornamental breeds and the different varieties, their traits and histories, and provides a wealth of information for the small or large scale producer of meat and eggs. This book features Polish, Hamburg, Sumatra, Sultans, Frizzles and Game breeds. Both wonderfully nostalgic for those who love reading vintage or...