Raising Backyard Chickens: A Comprehensive Guide for the Chicken Enthusiast

Karen J S: I don't have chickens but this is a great companion to the live feed. So many facts I'll never use but love to read about.

United States on Aug 16, 2023

Chelsea: I am so impressed with this book! This was an impulse buy on my part. I had already watched so many YouTube videos about raising chickens and read tons of articles. I thought I knew all I needed to know before getting started. I happened to throw this book into my cart as I was purchasing my baby chick essentials. So glad I started reading this book before ordering the chicks! I ended up returning a few of the things I bought learning that they are either not needed or actually BAD for baby chicks!

I learned so much about chick / chicken health already and am only half way through the book. I look forward to reading this so much after work and highly recommend for anyone who is interested in keeping chickens. Must have for beginners - and read this book first before ordering your chicken supplies!!

United States on Aug 06, 2023

Paul L Neville: I read her book in 2013 when I was considering getting backyard chickens and it was her information and style that helped me decide to take the plunge.

United States on Aug 01, 2023

Elysia Walker: This is the only book you will need to raise your backyard chicken flock. Can’t say enough about it! All the information you need in one place.

United States on Jul 11, 2023

Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer: I am very grateful to have come across Kathy’s book and her Facebook page in my early stages of preparing to get backyard chickens for the first time. Many people had mentioned her in Facebook groups about backyard chickens. Kathy’s book provides information that is simple, straight forward and logical! I greatly appreciate the information is backed by a number of poultry scientists and veterinarians. The information is rooted in facts rather than random personal philosophies that differ from one blog page to another. Very easy read whether you start from page 1 or flip through for a specific topic. If you want to keep healthy and happy chickens, this is the only source you need to learn everything. Her daily Facebook lives are also a great way to get extra information or ask a question. Since picking up my new chicks a few days ago I have referred back to her book several times!

United States on Apr 24, 2023

Kindle Customer: Very informative, guidelines were clear

Australia on Nov 06, 2022

Amazon Customer: Very will researched and presented book.

Canada on Sep 21, 2022

CaroCaro: Arrived quickly and as described. This book is very easy to read and understand. It's written by an American author. The information is relevant wherever you're from. It is well thought out, covering everything you need to know to get you started keeping chickens. It addresses topics like how to get organised before you get chickens, which breeds to consider and why, what you need and what to expect, health basics including how to treat minor injuries and sickness, basic anatomy and diet, also ideas on introducing new chickens to your flock, and how seasonal changes affect your chickens. This is not a complete list of topics. See photo of contents page.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It is beautifully illustrated, nicely written (see photo of Chicken bath page), full of details, suggestions, and experienced advice; it also warns you when it's going to talk about the messy, gritty bits before it steams right in with pertinent details.
I can't recommend this book highly enough. If you are deciding whether to take the plunge and get chickens then this is the book to buy. You'll be informed and prepared to make the right choices with confidence.
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United Kingdom on Jun 07, 2022

CAR: I loved this book, with all its simple and practical knowledge. It was nice to know that the author relied on poultry industry experts as well as her own experience. A great resource for a newbie like me

Canada on Apr 06, 2021

CAROLE: I’ve been keeping pet chickens for 12 years, so not a newbie & came across Chicken Chick’s daily Facebook lives when we were building a very large new run for our hens, which also have the run of the garden most of the time. I ordered the book & have really enjoyed it and even after all this time I’ve learned a lot from Kathy. I would definitely recommend for new chicken owners and this will be an excellent reference book for me in the future

United Kingdom on Aug 30, 2020