Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple: A Fun, Friendly Guide to Backyard Chicken Keeping

LOVE this book and I’ve bought several for chicken keeping. This is my favorite by far. The book covers everything you’ll need to be successful with happy chickens! From start up, to cleaning, to kids and chickens, feeding, watering, activities, health concerns, this book truly cover it all and so much more. Yet is an easy read and not at all overwhelming or intimidating. Color photos make turning each page very enjoyable. It will be my go to guide for years to come and a book I’ll recommend to all those who ask me about chicken keeping.5 stars all the way. I’ve followed Nikki Husted on social media and she’s always had helpful insight and entertaining video education. How nice to have it all compiled into one resource yo be able to grab anytime!!!

I bought this book as a beginner. It was simple to read and I really enjoyed what I learned from it.

Exactly what I was looking for.

A must have for every chicken owner. Nikki is very knowledgeable about chickens and everything is presented in a fun, clear, concise way. A great book for every chicken owner!

Read this in 24 hrs. Very good and she explains everything in great detail

Very simple read and straightforward! Read it in a day and learned so much and started already coming up with plans to change some things in my run and coop!

I enjoyed this book and it is so helpful!

Pros:Well-written and easy to understandCovers all of the basics of chicken keepingIncludes helpful tips and adviceFull of beautiful photos and illustrationsCons:Some of the information is a bit outdatedThe book could be more comprehensive in some area

Great photos, helpful chapters, lots of fab tips.

This is a well written, uncomplicated book for keeping chickens in your back garden. Definitely a 'go to' read for new chicken keepers.

An invaluable resource from a highly knowledgeable and delightful human! This book is a must for new and old backyard chicken keeping enthusiasts. I have given it as a gift to friends new to this addictive hobby. Highly recommend this book and the author's instagram and youtube. A wealth of information!

My Mum has been an avid follower of Purely Chickens and has been glued to her guide as we venture into our first year keeping chickens. Great straightforward guide with enough information and detail to be helpful and not feel like you're trying to decipher a tome. A keeper for life!

This has become my go to book.....so I don't have to keep bothering Nikki with my questions. It is like having Nikki in my back pocket! Great job!