Intriguing opening chapter, with a quick story set-up, the author easily gains the reader's interest and holds it until the end. Such a relief to find an intelligent writer who is interested in the psychology of her characters, and never rings a false note. I believed every character and every twist to the story. A book that's left an impression!
I've been keeping ex-batts for a year now and it has been such a steep learning curve, gaining bits of info and advice from chicken keepers websites and forums and as many books as I could lay my hands on. Thank goodness then for this book that covers specific ex-batts issues as well as chickeny ones! Specifically the advice on treating problems with egg laying, which our girls are even more prone to, would have been invaluable this last year.
But it's more than just the advice and information that makes this book worthwhile, it is the incredible amount of love and respect the writer has for her beloved hens that's just a joy to read. Those of us who take in these girls as pets… Read more
Can't fault this book for the information it provides, but it's the friendly writing style that made it a joy to read. The author's love for chickens shines through. Lovely book, with the author's friendly voice being a real plus.
