Hen and the Art of Chicken Maintenance: Reflections on Raising Chickens

by Martin Gurdon

Book Overview

Owning chickens is fast becoming the latest in metropolitan chic, proving that you don't need to be a farmer to raise poultry. This idiosyncratically written book chronicles the endless pleasures and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592287700
• ISBN13: 9781592287703
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.9" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Hope he writes another one.......

I thought this book was wonderful.....An easy read--perfect for curling up at night and reading a chapter or two--I didn't want it to end! For those who have chickens, you will find yourself laughing out loud at the stories (who hasn't encountered an 'oops' rooster??!) as the author stumbles through the life lessons that chickens undoubtably provide! For those who don't have chickens, its still an entertaining read--full of humor--the names the author gives his chickens (Egghead, Bald Bird, etc.) had me laughing all the time...... However, this book is not too great on the facts--I found several discrepancies that the auther had not researched and were based more in theory than anything, but who cares??? The book was great fun and I suggest it to all. Actually a fabulous book to read aloud to someone as well. Thoroughly entertaining!

Chicken Love

I received Hen and the Art of Chicken Maintenance this morning, started reading the first page, and didn't put it down until I was finished. What a lovely, sweet author (and book). I will pass this book to my loved ones to share it's humor and kind heartedness. I laughed so many times out loud that my husband asked what I was reading. He is now reading it, and I am sure he will enjoy it as much as I. Thank you Martin Gurdon, for your insights in the joy of raising chickens (as I am now doing!)

Great story, especially for those who don't own chickens

I checked this book out at the local library and after several bellyaching laughs, I decided I had to add it to my collection! Needless to say, it did not stay in my collection long since it was borrowed several times and kept by my MIL (none of whom own chickens). The author has such a funny way to "get into the mind of a chicken". This book is not a handbook or how-to text but, you will definitely learn from his rather "twisted" experiences. If you enjoy easy-to-read corky real-life novels, then this is a book for you.

Love it!

I have been keeping Speckled Sussex Chickens and Guinea Fowl for several years. My friends are tired of hearing my chicken stories and no one ever tells me any so I picked this up to hear someone else's story and boy is it a hoot! Well written and easy to read, the author keeps your attention as easily as a novel. The stories are real, I know because I've lived some of them, and the information is accurate. I even learned some things I didn't know. I've found myself quoting it many times. Excellent!

Such an accurate portrayal of raising chickens

I absolutely loved this book. It is an account of both the funny moments and the challenging moments of raising poultry. There are sad times and glad times, and they all make you remember your own personal experiences if you have chickens. If you don't, I would think you would want them after hearing the stories. In addition, there are some knowledgeable tips for raising them and for their care. Wonderful account of having chickens! I wished the book had a sequel to it. Kat - Kentucky