Keeping a few hens was once only for rural dwellers with big yarde - or inner-city bippies. Now it's mainstream and an attractive proposition wherever you live. Fluffy little recycling unite that est weeds, bugs and scraps and turn them into organic eggs - what's not to love? Chickens are great backyard pets for young and old - they'te a natural extension for everyone with a vegie patch, and for those who like eggs but are concerned about the welfare of commercial hens. Whether you're an absolute beginner or experienced hen-owner, Dave Ingham offers compulsively readable advice on how to start, housing and feeding, settling chickens in with other pets, troubleshooting. and the (minimal) commitment required to keep your backyard hens healthy and happy.