Let's all keep chickens! : the down-to-Earth guide to natural practices for healthier birds and a happier world /

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Dalia Monterroso, founder of the popular website Welcome to Chickenlandia, brings a fresh, inclusive voice to the community of backyard chicken keeping with this entry-level guide designed to empower anyone who's always wanted to keep chickens but may have thought it required special knowledge and a large investment in equipment. Monterroso's enthusiasm is contagious as she conveys the basics of chicken keeping, with an emphasis on low-cost, natural practices and shares her belief that humans have an innate ability to care for chickens. Asserting that the backyard chicken community welcomes everyone, she addresses a broad audience, including those in urban and suburban locations. Readers will learn how to plan their flock, how to raise baby chicks, what to look for in a chicken coop, how to keep chickens healthy naturally, and more. Drawing from her own experience as the child of Guatemalan immigrants, Monterroso celebrates how chicken-keeping has been practiced around the world and offers an opportunity to connect with previous generations and transcend cultural, racial, economic, and political divides.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Welcome! (5)
• Chapter 1 The Chicken and Human Reunion (11)
• Chapter 2 Planning for Chickens with All Living Things in Mind (21)
• Chapter 3 Your Flock Can Sleep in a Tree … or Not (39)
• Chapter 4 Living in Harmony with Predators (55)
• Chapter 5 The Joys of Chicken Motherhood (67)
• Chapter 6 Day-to-Day Care for Adult Chickens (87)
• Chapter 7 Let's Unlearn Chicken Nutrition (101)
• Chapter 8 Preventing Disease Naturally (115)
• Chapter 9 Supportive Care for When Disease Strikes and Emergencies Happen (131)
• Chapter 10 As You Grow, So Does Your Flock (153)
• Chapter 11 The Seasons of Life and Chicken Keeping (167)
• A Final Note Chickens Can Change the World (180)
• Recipes from My Mother (182)
• Index (186)

Reviews provided by Syndetics

Library Journal Review

Humans have been raising chickens for thousands of years; it isn't difficult and doesn't require expensive equipment. With that premise, the author uses her experience as a longtime educator on backyard chickens to lay out her preferred methods of raising chickens, with an emphasis on natural foods and remedies, while reassuring readers that there is no one best way to do things. All the basics, from shelter to food to diseases, are covered, and there are plenty of color photos and a helpful index. VERDICT The real value of this book lies in the author's core philosophy of being mindful about every aspect of raising chickens. This isn't so much a how-to guide to dip into when needed as it is a practical ode to trusting your instincts and loving your chickens. Mixed in with the good advice are several anecdotes from the author's parents' days in Guatemala, as well as several Guatemalan family recipes featuring eggs (of course).--Eva Mitnick

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Dalia Monterroso, also known as The President of Chickenlandia, is the creator of the website and YouTube channel Welcome to Chickenlandia, the podcast Bawk Tawk, and the online course "Chickenlandia's Backyard Chickens 101: A Chicken Course for Everyone." She lives in Bellingham, Washington, with her family.