Description
A hen is rarely left alone, as these confident, busy, easy-to-care-for and intelligent pets are winning over more and more hearts and now populate even urban gardens. This is hardly surprising, as chickens are frugal, inexpensive and very simple, providing us with an egg every day. In this comprehensive how-to guide, loving hen mother Katharina von der Leyen shows us how to keep our winged friends truly happy and healthy. She shares her in-depth knowledge of chickens, with special methods such as rose petals in the litter to keep bugs at bay, and tips on keeping chickens happy and entertained. With many fascinating anecdotes about our new favorite animal.