what book is the best for breeding ~ colors ,genetics,SOP?

[Soaring Chicks]

Hello,
I'm looking for a book I can lean on while I'm breeding towards a new color in a coulpe of my flocks. Or one that would give info on bettering the color I already have.
I also am looking into the genetics and SOP.
Any info would be great. The name of the books and who wrote it better.
Thanks!

 

[Soaring Chicks]

Can anyone give me the name of the book? Please!

 

[catwalk]

Austinhart123 just bought "Genetics of Chicken Colors" by Sigrid Van Dort, I believe. Several people on here have the book and recommend it, and I am considering getting my own copy.
http://www.chickencolours.com/index.html
Expensive, but worth every penny, I'm told!

eta: I know Sigrid wrote it, but I believe Austin just bought it. PM him and ask him what he thinks!

 

[matthewschickens]

What about the Standard...

 

[catwalk]

Quote:
Right. If you're looking for the SOP, there's nothing finer than the SOP itself!
http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/APA_ShoppingMall3.htm

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I have the APA Color Standard of Perfection and I do like the book. Its great.

 

[gootziecat]

I couldn't find a price for the Chicken Colour e-Book. If it has to be printed to get a hardcopy, cost increases. I purchased the book 21st Century Poultry Breeding by Grant Brereton. It's focuses on Wyandottes but it's applicable to other breeds as well. It isn't a bad book for the price.

 

[cubakid]

For bantams i would go with Bantam Chickens by Fred P. Jeffery it is a wonderful book that has information on varieties, conditioning, breeds, and has information from actual breeders and has tips on coops and all the essentials for serious breeders. It even shows what genetics make up sertain varieties.

 

[Soaring Chicks]

Thanks! I just got all of these. Something must be up with my internet.

To all that replyed Thanks! I'll look those up and see if I can't find them. I had someone tell me what book to get and could not find the name of it any where! Thanks alot!

Oh and I'm only breeding standard poultry. Sorry I should have put that.