Tens of thousands of people in all areas of the country enjoy raising Chickens, whether for food or companionship. Of course, you may want to read Living With Chickens just for the sheer joy of it.

Straightforward prose and illustrations give any future chicken farmer the tools he or she needs to get started. Jay Rossier draws on his own experiences and those of his fellow poultrymen in discussing everything from feeding and housing the birds to keeping marauders from invading the coop. Personal anecdotes, interesting facts, and lush, full-color photographs round out this indispensable guide.