The Book of the Hamburgs: A Brief Treatise upon the Mating, Rearing, and Management of the Different Varieties of Hamburgs
Worth buying if: You keep or covet Hamburg chickens and want breed-specific mating and rearing guidance.
Skip it if: You expect a fully illustrated agricultural textbook with contemporary veterinary protocols.
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Summary
The Book of the Hamburgs collects Baum’s short, practical essays on mating, rearing, and managing Hamburg chickens, blending clear husbandry tips with his light, literary voice for general-interest readers and poultry enthusiasts.
Why this book now
Modern hobby flocks, heritage-breed revivals, and Books of Wonder’s reprint make Baum’s 1992 edition a timely guide for small-scale breeders and collectors.
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- You keep or covet Hamburg chickens and want breed-specific mating and rearing guidance.
- You enjoy L. Frank Baum’s prose and want a non-fiction glimpse of his voice applied to poultry care.
- You expect a fully illustrated agricultural textbook with contemporary veterinary protocols.
- You want a broad backyard-chicken manual rather than focused coverage of Hamburg varieties.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780929605142
Worth buying if: You keep or covet Hamburg chickens and want breed-specific mating and rearing guidance.
Skip it if: You expect a fully illustrated agricultural textbook with contemporary veterinary protocols.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
Short, essay-like chapters make this a light read—suitable for one sitting or quick reference during hatch and mating seasons.
What stands out here
This Books of Wonder reprint highlights Baum’s original text and voice, preserving the 1992 edition’s charm for collectors and breed hobbyists.
Best way to approach it
Read chapter-by-chapter: absorb Baum’s anecdotes and then consult individual sections when planning breeding, pairing, or chick-rearing tasks.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780929605142
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