Customer Reviews:
 Great for first-timers June 7, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I found this book filled with the kind of information that I, as a first-time chicken owner, was seeking. It is written in a pleasant style and not too chatty like one other I read. This is my favorite chicken book.
Great Chicken Book June 3, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Sue Weaver truly did a masterful job with this book. Out of the eight chicken books I own this is by far the easiest to read. If you know nothing about chickens this book is the one you should buy. Even if you do own chickens this book will still educate you and is well worth reading. It gives you great information, and it does it in less than 150 pages. It also was wonderful photos. This book is straight and to the point, easy to read, and has a guide to internet sources and the such if further information on any given topic is needed. In my experience of looking at numerous chicken books most are dry reading and fall short of getting you the information in a quick and enjoyable fashion. This book is quick, informative and enjoyable. You might also look at "Choosing and Keeping Chickens" by Chris Graham if your looking for a how to chicken book that comes with a breed guide with it. I own that book as well as this book, and I'm glad I own both.
Unexpectedly Informative! April 13, 2007
35 out of 35 found this review helpful
Okay, ha ha, I'm writing a review for a book about chicken farming. But wow, it's a great book! Ever since visiting a farm a few years ago, my daughter has been obsessed by the idea of owning chickens. Of course those were free-range WILD chickens. And we live in a mostly urban area with a tiny yard. So I expected having chickens was not possible.
I went though a dozen+ books about chickens and chicken care, and they all read like textbooks. Focussed mostly on large-scale farming for profit. So when I found this book, it blew me away. It's all about how to keep your bird/s healthy and happy. (not how to turn a profit with mass quantities) It's surprisingly intellegent, often compassionate, with a tasteful amount of humor. It educated me and sold me on the idea that chickens were something more than... well, lunch.
So now we have a very special, and much loved house-chicken named Jelly Bean. She's the joy of our lives! I don't know why people want parrots. hehe
chickens; tending asmall-scale flock for pleasure and profit November 6, 2006
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a great book for anyone starting out or all ready in to the business, this book is easy to read, lots of information, and great pictures. I have chickens already but still love to learn new things, great book.
Well Rounded information August 10, 2006
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This books gives a great overview of tending a small flock of chickens. From choosing the right birds for you, to care and tending of your flock. Great glossary and Resource lists.
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