{"product_id":"genetics-of-the-fowl-the-classic-guide-to-poultry-breeding-and-chicken-genetics-9780972177030","title":"Genetics of the Fowl: The Classic Guide to Poultry Breeding and Chicken Genetics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenetics of the Fowl \u003c\/em\u003eis still the most useful work on poultry genetics. Just the last chapter, \"Genetics in Practice,\" provides the best introduction to successful poultry breeding ever written, covering the difference between breeding for dominant vs. recessive characteristics, individual selection vs. progeny testing, inbreeding vs. crossing, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessor Hutt was sympathetic to the needs of practical farmers, show breeders, and researchers, so this book is far more than a compendium of genes, and yet this aspect is covered in loving detail. Chapters include the genetics of plumage, egg production, body type, disease resistance, and much more, with many illustrations of how the genes work in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther works have come and gone since\u003cem\u003e Genetics of the Fowl'sf\u003c\/em\u003eirst publication in 1947, but \u003cem\u003eGenetics of the Fowl \u003c\/em\u003eis still the first book everyone should read on poultry genetics. New information has come to light since its publication, but it builds upon the solid foundation laid down by Hutt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenetics of the Fowl i\u003c\/em\u003es volume 3 of the Norton Creek Classics series, and is an exact reproduction of the original edition. See http: \/\/www.nortoncreekpress.com for more of these classic poultry books.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author: Frederick Bruce Hutt's career in scientific writing began at age 8. At 35, he became the youngest president of the Poultry Science Association. He researched, taught, and wrote extensively. He published more than 250 papers and articles, some intended for audiences of farmers and poultry hobbyists and others intended for researchers and geneticists. His clear, well-organized style won him a warm welcome with all audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-3191805\"\u003eFrederick B. Hutt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Norton Creek Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/13\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.06h x 6.22w x 1.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780972177030\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0972177035\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TEC\"\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TEC003020\"\u003eAgriculture | Animal Husbandry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SCI\"\u003eScience\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SCI029000\"\u003eLife Sciences | Genetics \u0026amp; Genomics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PET\"\u003ePets\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PET002000\"\u003eBirds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norton Creek Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44522648699117,"sku":"9780972177030","price":79.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_40dc1db7-e4ab-46fe-b6a3-a27c3a1c4014.jpg?v=1701305972","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/genetics-of-the-fowl-the-classic-guide-to-poultry-breeding-and-chicken-genetics-9780972177030","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}