What follows is a partial list of materials with brief descriptions of the strengths of each book or publication. At the bottom of the article is a list of sources where material can be obtained and a recent price quoted for the material. The prices may well change and may vary from dealer to dealer. Also, mailing costs are sometimes not included. Most of the sources listed also carry books on other types of birds and animals kept as pets.
Prices are in U.S. dollars.
If you only raise bantams and you plan to compete in shows, this is a must. It contains written descriptions and many pictures of ideal specimens. This standard includes not only bantams but large chickens, waterfowl and turkeys. If you are serious about poultry, owning the standards is a good starting point. An excellent overview of most breeds of waterfowl by one of the foremost experts.