Book/Guide/Credible website?

[ShaylaFox]

I would like to start raising, quality, purebred chickens. Is there a book, website, or some kind of guide that explains and demonstrates desired breed characteristics, as well as, how to choose breeding stock?

The breeds I’m interested in are
-Barred rock
-Silver laved Wyandottes
-Golden laced Wyandotte’s
-Polish
-Speckled Sussex
-Orpingtons

 

[PioneerChicks]

The American Standard Of Perfection tells about all recognized breeds' characteristics etc. All those you listed are recognized breeds.

Good luck!

 

[ShaylaFox]

The American Standard Of Perfection tells about all recognized breeds' characteristics etc. All those you listed are recognized breeds.

Good luck!

Do you happen to know if the 44th edition is the newest?

 

[JedJackson]

The American Poultry Association website is the best resource for what you're looking for, in my opinion. This is the organization behind the Standard. The 44th edition is the one they have for sale, so I assume it is the most recent.

 

[PioneerChicks]

Do you happen to know if the 44th edition is the newest?

It is as far as I know. There are a couple new varieties and breeds now but I don't think they have a new book yet.