The Classic Guide to Chicken Genetics and Poultry Breeding
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by F. B. Hutt
Norton Creek Press, 590 pages. ISBN 0972177035.
Genetics of the Fowl has been the constant companion of chicken breeders since it was first published in 1949. Chapters include the genetics of plumage, egg production, body size, disease resistance, and much more. The readable style of the book is a refreshing change from modern tomes written for an audience of researchers. Genetics of the Fowl makes fascinating and thought-provoking reading even for people who are not serious poultry breeders. For serious breeders, it’s indispensable.
Greatly prized but long out of print, used copies of the original 1949 printing routinely sell for over $100. (Wise breeders know that this book gives them an advantage!) But our suggested list price is less than half of this.
This book has been brought back by Norton Creek Press as part of its Norton Creek Classics line.
The late F. B. Hutt was Professor of Animal Genetics at Cornell University.
What’s So Great About this Book?
Hutt was quite a writer. In addition to discussing the nuts and bolts of how the individual genes work, such as the mechanism of rose comb vs.… Read more ...