Chickens are alluring birds: lush plumage, gleaming feathers, perfect thighs. But few meet the standard of perfection of American poultry shows, the beauty pageants of the barnyard and the true test of poultry pulchritude. In The Fairest Fowl, photographer Tamara Staples celebrates the champions of the chicken world at their best. Dozens of fashion-runway-style portraits capture the quirky personality and undeniable grace of these noble birds as you've never seen them before.

Finally, chickens receive the respect they're due.

CLICK ON THE CHICKEN FOR ITS PROFILE