A few years ago, I bought a house just outside of town….and it came with six chickens. I’m still not sure why I went for it without any hesitation. I think it had something to do with idealistic visions and warm fuzzy feelings of farm-fresh eggs and simple country living. And while I wasn't wrong, I also wasn’t ready! I almost immediately regretted my decision. I had a coop and some feed, but I. Didn’t. Know. What. I. Didn’t. Know. While I may have gotten off to a rough start myself, let me just say that raising chickens is really not that hard! This is a straightforward, no nonsense guide for regular busy people like us who just want to save time, avoid headaches, minimize costs, and enjoy the benefits of raising your own chickens. Now you are wondering the same thing - are you really ready for this? If you don’t have your chickens yet, or you just got them and it's not what you expected, t his book is for you. Let’s do this the easy way!