Cover art for The Little Book of Chickens
Published
Harpercollins, August 2025
ISBN
9780008753436
Format
Hardcover, 144 pages
Dimensions
18.1cm × 13.4cm × 1.2cm

The Little Book of Chickens An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Lives of Chickens

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We love chickens. From Instagram stars and therapy chickens to our mugs and calendars, greeting cards and dish towels, our love for chickens is EVERYWHERE. They cheer us, make us laugh, make us love, and help us to see the beauty, joy and humour in life.

The trend for backyard chickens has surged in recent years, as people look to reduce environmental impact, improve food traceability or simply to enjoy the joy of chicken company. And whether you're seriously considering your own flock, or just interested to learn more about the world's most common bird, this is the book for you.

The Little Book of Chickens is a charming, informative book of all things chicken - learn about their life stages and how clever they really are, plus heaps of fun factoids and truly gorgeous breeds and their colourful eggs - all in a beautifully illustrated gift book.

Contents

Chapter One: The Story of Chickens, What is a Chicken? Chicken Anatomy Bantams and Frizzles and Orps, Oh My!: Chicken Breeds

Chapter Two: Chicken Life From Egg to Chicken: The Chicken Life Cycle Eggs Chicken Behavior and Calls Courting and Socializing

Chapter Three: Raising Chickens Why Keep Chickens? Keeping Chickens: An Introduction Choose Your Chicken(s) in 5 Easy Steps Equipment and Coops 12 Best Backyard Chicken Breeds

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