"Deciding to raise chickens is one thing, but figuring out which breeds will suit your needs is another! Whether you're raising chickens for eggs, meat, showing, or as pets, The beginner's guide to chicken breeds has all the information you need to get started. This easy-to-use reference book will help you make the best decisions for beginning or expanding your flock. Get to know top-tier purebreeds and hybrids, optimal layers and broilers (and breeds that are both), ideal chickens for beginners, and much more. For each category of chicken, you'll find an ultimate breed list that highlights their unique qualities and strengths, and breaks down the key considerations of owning them"-- Back cover