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How to Speak Chicken - by Melissa Caughey (Paperback)

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About the Book



With contagious enthusiasm and fascination for her backyard chickens, best-selling author Melissa Caughey shares her unique observations of her flock -- how they sense the world, communicate impending danger, and establish pecking order -- along with scientific facts and entertaining tidbits.



Book Synopsis



Best-selling author Melissa Caughey knows that backyard chickens are like any favorite pet -- fun to spend time with and fascinating to observe. Her hours among the flock have resulted in this quirky, irresistible guide packed with firsthand insights into how chickens communicate and interact, use their senses to understand the world around them, and establish pecking order and roles within the flock. Combining her up-close observations with scientific findings and interviews with other chicken enthusiasts, Caughey answers unexpected questions such as Do chickens have names for each other? How do their eyes work? and How do chickens learn?

Foreword INDIES Silver Award Winner



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Get the Scoop from the Coop

Chickens speak volumes if you know how to listen! Understand your feathered friends better with best-selling author and longtime chicken keeper Melissa Caughey's firsthand insights into how chickens interact with each other and the world around them.

How do flocks establish a pecking order?
How do chickens learn from each other?
How do hens talk to their chicks?
How do chickens express their emotions?
How do chickens greet each other?



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"From decoding squawks to mapping out flock hierarchies and dealing with squabbles in the henhouse, How to Speak Chicken is the ultimate guide to keeping all of your ducks - make that chickens - in a row." -- Country Living

"Get to know what all the different 'bawks' mean and how to make your hens the most comfortable with a little help from this book." -- People.com

"A new spin on chickenese ready to drive any urban farming linguist mad as a wet hen with joy." -- Library Journal

"If you're even remotely thinking about raising chickens, or you know someone who is getting into a chicken keeping, get this book, you'll learn so much about flock keeping." -- HGTV.com

"A true delight that is filled with love and plenty of gorgeous illustrations." -- Forbes.com

"Prepare to be surprised, delighted and humbled." -- Sy Montgomery, author of Birdology

"A delightfully refreshing look at the backyard flock that transcends the basics of food, water, health, and shelter. Learn to listen to your chickens to know how they are doing. Learn their language, and you just might catch them talking about you!" -- Hank Will, Editor-in-Chief, Mother Earth News

"Melissa's enthusiasm for chickens, like my own, knows no bounds. Chickens are both amusing and practical and, as you'll find out, they are also intelligent communicators ... if you are willing to learn their language! This book provides fascinating insight and practical tips for fowl fanciers everywhere." -- P. Allen Smith, television host, writer, and professional gardener

"I loved How to Speak Chicken." -- Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation



About the Author



Melissa Caughey is the award-winning author of A Kid's Guide to Keeping Chickens and the blog Tilly's Nest. She is a backyard chicken keeper, beekeeper, and gardener, She lives on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Technology
Sub-Genre: Agriculture
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Theme: Animal Husbandry
Format: Paperback
Author: Melissa Caughey
Language: English
Street Date: November 28, 2017
TCIN: 52156454
UPC: 9781612129112
Item Number (DPCI): 248-42-5220
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 5.9 inches width x 7.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.7 pounds
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