The Working Chicken

Get ready for your new flock in thirty minutes or less!

A short, sweet, and self-sufficient guide to keeping chickens as part of a rural or urban homestead. Learn everything you need to know to get started on your poultry adventure, with quick answers to frequently asked questions like:

• What kind of chickens should I get?
• Which color eggs are best?
• How many chickens should I get?
• Should I add a rooster to my flock?
• Where should I get my chickens?
• She's so cute! Can I name her?
• When should I kill my chickens?
• What infrastructure do I need to make my chickens happy?
• What should I feed my chickens?
• Should my chickens have a tractor, a coop, or be free range?
• How much space do my chickens need?
• How do I manage my working flock?
• What is the chicken's place in the farm ecosystem?

Now including a bonus picture book to inspire the next generation of chicken lovers!