Kathy Shea Mormino

I will admit the hubby does most of the chicken care about the farm. Although there are times he is not here so in those instances it falls to me. They are, for the most part very easy animals to care for – they need a safe place to roost at night, food and fresh water.

This book offers what the author has learned through the years and years she has kept chickens. She has a longstanding and well known blog (I had long read the blog before I was sent the book) and community where she passed on her advice.

The book is only about keeping chickens for egg laying or as pets. It does not get into raising chickens for meat. That is fine, but just be aware of that going in so as to not be disappointed if you are seeking advice on that aspect of chicken farming. Also please, if you are keeping chickens as pets do not kiss your chickens. They are dirty birds. You do not want to get salmonella.

Overall it’s an easy to read book full of a wealth of information for the beginner or experienced person who wants and or has chickens. A good addition to any farm library.… (mere)