The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible

The Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Bible is an exhaustively researched, clearly written, and profusely full-color illustrated book and the essential volume on backyard chicken keeping. Chickens are many things: a source of meat and eggs, amusing images in pop culture, lovable pets, and a source of comfort at the end of a hard day. Whether you’re considering joining the growing flock of backyard chicken keepers or simply inspired by leafing through images of gorgeous hens and roosters, this book is a must. A majority of the 150 most-populated US cities allow backyard chickens, and during the pandemic, the backyard chicken trend surged. Online searches for chick supplies were off the charts, with local hatcheries recording a 500 percent increase in demand as people look to reduce environmental impact, improve food traceability, connect with nature, or simply relish the pure joy of chicken company. Environmental and homestead writers Jessica Ford, Rachel Federman, and Sonya Patel Ellis pack th