Keep your chickens healthy and their abundant supply of free eggs flowing with this gorgeously illustrated, no-nonsense guide for backyard chickeneers. Whether you’re thinking about keeping chickens in the face of high egg prices or are seeking health advice for your existing flock, The Chicken Chick’s Guide to Backyard Chickens covers everything you need to know, including coops, chick care, breed selection, chicken health, and beyond. Internationally known as The Chicken Chick, Kathy Shea Mormino brings an informative style and fresh perspective on raising backyard chickens to millions of fans around the world.Kathy is the founder and one-woman creative force behind her wildly popular and award-winning blog, The-Chicken-Chick.com.Sharing her years of hard-earned experience and collaborations with poultry veterinarians, nutritionists, and professors, she provides simple steps to care for these fun-loving pets with confidence, covering:Breed selectionCaring for chicksHousing essentialsFood and waterEgg productionSimple steps for healthy hensTreating injured and sick chickensManaging the risk of predators and pestsWith this friendly, photo-rich book as your guide, experience the emotional benefits of chicken companionship and enjoy fresh eggs from your lovingly raised hens.