Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple A Fun, Friendly Guide to Backyard Chicken Keeping by Nikki Husted, published by Cool Springs Press in 2023.
Hate the high price of eggs? Love animals? Get started keeping chickens in your own backyard with this down-to-earth guide to a happy, healthy flock. Keeping chickens can look almost glamorous online. It’s all beautiful chickens, cute baby chicks, and coops that look nice enough to spend the night in. The reality is that keeping chickens is rewarding—but also a lot of work and, well, poop cleanup. If you follow chicken-fluencer Nikki Husted (@purelychickens) online, you already know that she shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of this popular hobby.
A lovely addition to your coffee table or bookshelf, and a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves animals and the natural world.
