The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with Chickens

Discover how to become a successful backyard chicken keeper and embrace the joys of the "Chicken Lady" life The 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 hens--enabling 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 chickens--whether 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 FAQs The pros and cons of roosters Basic flock behavior and pecking order A 10-point chicken health exam and how to set up a chicken hospital Remarkable chicken ladies in history, from Queen Victoria to Lisa Steele to modern-day breed conservators Tips for chicken-themed decor 10 recipes for using your fresh eggs And more!