Did you know that Barnvelder chickens are known for being lazy while Belgian D'Uccle chickens are known for being friendly? Impress friends and relatives with interesting facts about more than 40 breeds of chickens from around the world, including their history, personality, egg-laying and flying abilities, and other fun facts. From knowing what chickens are considered the "French Poodles of the world" to which ones can fly the highest, learn all about these diverse - and sometimes rare - animals with this fascinating guide and Know Your Chickens -Features over 40 popular breeds of chickens, each receiving its own full-page spread -Provides fun facts highlighting their characteristics, history, personality, capabilities, and more -Includes distinctive, high-quality photography of each breed -Its compact size makes it fun and easy to flip through for fast and interesting info