Chapter 1. Evolution & Domestication. Origins of the domestic chicken ; The chicken in history & culture ; The changing role of the chicken ; The chicken of tomorrow
Chapter 2. Anatomy & biology. The Skeleton ; Muscles ; Heart & circulation ; Respiratory system ; Digestive system ; Male reproductive system ; Female reproductive system ; The immune system ; The Skin ; Feathers ; Wattles & combs ; Sensory system ; Thermoregulation ; Adaptations for flight
Chapter 3. Behavior. Behavior of the domestic chicken ; Evolution & domestication ; Behavioral differences between the sexes ; Feeding & drinking ; Resting & roosting ; maintaining appearances ; avoiding predators ; Alarm calls ; Flock formation ; Aggression, competition, & alliances ; Calling & other vocalizations ; The consequences of mating ; Nest building & egg laying ; Incubation ; Behavior of embryos ; Hatching ; Parental behavior ; Behavior of chicks ; Behavioral role models ; Chickens behaving badly
Chapter 4. Intelligence & learning. Intelligence & learning ; Inside the brain ; Lateralization & vision ; Imprinting & kearning ; Cognitive ability ; The effects of domestication ; Social learning ; Living in a hierarchy ; Food & learning ; Training ; Understanding chicken preferences ; Emotion & welfare
Chapter 5. Breeds. Fancy fowl & the chicken frenzy of the nineteenth century ; Dual-purpose breeds ; Game breeds ; Laying breeds ; Meat breeds ; Ornamental freeds ; True bantam ; The evolution of commercial strains
Useful resources. Breeds list.