Customer Reviews
Good, but could do better. - By: Koojie Bear, 09 Apr 2008 
Nice book with lots of photos. Unfortunately the much of the information with regard to photos did not mention the breed of birds shown. I would have liked to have more detailin the captions. Some of the specific breeds mentioned had no photo at all. I wasn't interestedin the chapter on crafts.
My husband preferred this book to "The Right Way to Keep Chickens" by Virginia Shirt because it was easier to absorb & photo's are much better than drawings. He said it was a good book, I am hard to please!
Not just a picture book -- gave me all I needed to keep chix in the garden - By: Dendera, 08 Sep 2007 
I was so much more impressed by this book than I thought I would be. I got it as a nice coffee table book, but found out that it is loaded with all the information needed to keep a healthy, happy flockin your garden, whether as pets & enjoyment or for profit.... & gorgeous photos!!
It has a transcontinental flavour (I don't know if the authors are American or British, but the spelling is British & lists of suppliers are provided for both UK & US, etc.) & offers history, breed advice, a very good amount of health & hygiene information, as well as tips on housing & guidelines for feeding, & information on culling & cooking too. Everything you need to make the choice whether or not to have chickens is here -- & I will stress again how lovely the photos are.
Would make a perfect gift for someone you know who is thinking about it & wants some more information & advice.
