Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens

Discover how to become a successful backyard chicken keeper and embrace the joys of the Chicken Lady lifeThe Chicken Ladies Guide to Life with Chickens introduces new chicken keepers to the practical knowledge and tools needed to build a strong foundation and keep a productive flock of laying hensenabling you to unleash your inner Chicken Lady! Holly Callahan-Kasmala and Chrisie DiCarlo, hosts of the beloved Coffee with the Chicken Ladies podcast, guide readers through the entire process, from sourcing chicks to caring for aging senior hens, along with information on basic chicken anatomy and nutritional needs, empowering you to make informed decisions about your birds. Chicken keeping is not one size fits all. Offering decades of experience and knowledge, Holly and Chrisie emphasize preparation and thinking ahead to avoid some of the most common chicken-keeping mistakes. They share tips, tricks, and insights for everyone interested in raising chickenswhether you have a backyard area, an urban rooftop coop, or a small farmstead.This book is also about celebrating the relationships between chicken keepers and their flocks as you discover just how special and rewarding this lifestyle can be. Chapters feature:Chicken FAQsThe pros and cons of roostersBasic flock behavior and pecking orderA 10-point chicken health exam and how to set up a chicken hospitalRemarkable chicken ladies in history, from Queen Victoria to Lisa Steele to modern-day breed conservatorsTips for chicken-themed decor10 recipes for using your fresh eggsAnd more!