Kathy Shea Mormino (www.the-chickenchick.com) is a star among the growing legions of backyard chicken keepers around the world. From her home in Connecticut, she brings a fun and informative voice to millions of fans via her hugely successful social media network. Now her practical, laid-back, approach and down-to-earth sense of humor is available in book form, dispensing years of hard-earned advice on every aspect of chicken-keeping as well as an appreciation for chickens as pets.

Mormino's personality permeates The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens, in which she guides newbie, veteran, and would-be backyard chicken keepers alike through all aspects of small-flock ownership--from researching the hobby through feeding, housing, flock health, and much more. The result is accurate, practical information presented in the fun and abundantly illustrated format that Mormino has delivered on her blog since 2010. Her personal chickening successes and gaffes--all shared nearly in real-time--make her a relatable advisor upon whom readers depend to deliver the straight dope.