Chicken Book

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For those readers interested in a concise yet thorough account of the life of the chicken and its relationship with humans, this book is an excellent choice. Inherently social creatures, chickens are enjoying a renaissance as prized members of many households and small farms.

This tasty book also chases the chicken through literature, film, painting (Magrittes hilariously sad chicken staring at an egg in an eggcup) and national symbolism (especially French). Potts notices, too, the emerging trend of heroic chickens and even the avenging chicken, probably a reaction to increasing popular intolerance of battery farming. Underpinned by several serious ideas but sprinkled with a generous dose of humor, [it makes for some fine reading. Best-selling author Melissa Caughey knows that backyard chickens are like any favourite pet - fun to spend time with and fascinating to observe. Chicken concludes with a detailed analysis of the place of chickens in the world today, and a tribute to those who educate and advocate on behalf of these birds.

A delightfully refreshing look at the backyard flock that transcends the basics of food, water, health, and shelter.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.Underpinned by several serious ideas but sprinkled with a generous dose of humor, [it] makes for some fine reading. With chapters on the origin of the chicken, chickens in fable and other writings, and the chicken in various historical settings, from ancient to modern times.

Catherine Phipps, author of brilliant cookbook Chicken, tells us everything you need to know about jointing a chicken in her step by step masterclass. With each BZOOP of Two-Headed Chicken's universe-hopping Astrocap, the only thing to expect is the unexpected. An essential cookbook for easy mealtime solutions, or simply if you want to explore new flavours and techniques, One Pan Chicken is a practical and dynamic source of kitchen inspiration. As more and more people think about local and sustainable living, the trend towards keeping chickens and home-laid eggs seems more popular than ever.

From the local allotments and his nan's back garden, to Chatsworth and an unlikely friendship with the late Duchess of Devonshire, a famous hen-keeper, Chicken Boy tells the story of the love and satisfaction to be found in caring for living things.