"No Chickens on the Deck!" (Adventures in Hobby Henkeeping)

Thinking about keeping a few chickens and want some idea of what you are getting yourself into?

When I first thought about it, there were dozens, maybe hundreds, of chicken keeping books out there, but the ones I read were mainly "do this, then this" type instructional manuals or far to involved for a novice. None of them really gave me a feel for what was involved.

This is an introductory guide to the ups and downs of hobby henkeeping that chronicles my first year as a chicken keeper. You'l...