Keep Chickens!

I could hear Nancy mentally panic the moment this book entered the house.  My purchase of book called Keep Chickens! could only mean disaster and/or more veterinary bills, right?  Actually, I bought the book mostly out of innocent curiousity, and because I love the “chickens with slippers” who wander the grounds of the local bird sanctuary.  It ended up being very entertaining, because author Barbara Kilarski stresses the idea of keeping chickens as pets, and not just as little free food dispensers.  She’s obviously very fond of her own three chickens, and she manages to write a book that encourages the reader to dabble in the art of raising chickens, while at the same time encouraging us to enjoy not just the fresh eggs, but the personalities of the hens.  It’s a great resource for the curious person (me), or for someone who really does want to have two or three little cluckers running around the yard.  If I knew they’d fix our cockroach problem, I’d go buy three of them tomorrow.

Posted by Leigh-Ann on 06/29 at 02:40 PM

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  1. Hi, I’m glad you enjoyed the book. Yes, the Power of Fowl in an urban setting is catching on. I want to tell you and other potential hen owners that keeping--not raising--hens in a city or suburban setting is a fun and rewarding way of bringing a bit of farm charm into our cosmopolitan digs. And yes, they love to eat any bug that crosses their path. Remember, keep your hens in an enclosed coop during the day to keep them secure while you are not at home. My lovely girls--ZsaZsa, Eva and Whoppee--are five years old now and laying three eggs a day...working girls indeed. So, thanks again and Keep Chickens! They are great little pets.
    Barbara Kilarski

    Posted by Barbara Kilarski  on  07/21  at  10:03 AM

  2. Wow, my first blog celebrity comment!  I really did enjoy the book, and I’m sure a couple of chickens will end up living with us eventually.  I’m keeping my eye on websites like http://www.cutecoops.com and http://www.backyardchickens.com so my chicks can have cool digs smile

    Posted by Mudpuppy  on  07/21  at  08:23 PM

  3. Hi!  Chickens are cool!  --Katy

    Posted by Katy Skinner  on  02/17  at  06:28 PM
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