Looking for a book on poultry genetics...

[FlashPointFarm]

What do you recommend and why?

 

[purelypoultry]

If you are looking for a basic introduction try ABC's of Poultry Genetics

I just created a poultry genetics book page.

There are several posts that I would refer you to for reccomendations on other books.


https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3685650
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=129506
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3685650
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3328952
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=79791

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Genetics of Chicken Colours. Without a doubt this is the best available unless you are a true genetic guru.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

There is also Old English Game Bantams as Bred and Shown in the United States by F. P. Jeffrey and William Richardson

 

[TimG]

There are a few classics available in their entirety at this site.

 

[catwalk]

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Soronan, your constant accolades ensure tht I will be buying this book this year!

 

[keesmom]

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I have to second the recommendation. I love this book.

 

[CityChicker]

In my opinion, one of the best sources (if you can find it) is Poultry Breeding and Genetics by Crawford. It is more than 1,100 pages jam packed with information and a review of the existing literature and research. I have used it mostly for waterfowl genetics, but it covers all types of poultry. It is very hard to find though and rather expensive.

 

[Henk69]

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What book would you recommend for a true genetic guru then?

 

[blackdotte]

The book Poultry Breeding & Genetics has been out of print for many years it is not available new, and is rarely seen secondhand.
Genetics of Chicken Colours - The Basics is also out of print, the Serama Council of North America may still have a copy or two. It will not be re-printed but will be avaiable on , a more expensive, Print to Order basis from [email protected]
David Hancox Co-author