When Danovich picked up her first flock of chicks, she didn't expect the birds to change her life. She began to wonder: what is a good life for a chicken, anyway? She went in search of the people breeding, training, healing, and advocating for chickens. Danovich reports on the hidden cleverness and irresistible personalities of these birds, as well as the complex human-chicken relationships that have evolved over the centuries. And she shows that...

Presents information about a variety of chickens with different origins, breeds, and feather patterns, including chicken anatomy, evolution, and the basics of chicken care.

Although he seems much slower than the other chicks, Jenny Hen's youngest chick finally earns his name--Quick Chick.

A hen has fun exploring the house with the red curtains.

Although unaware that a fox is after her as she takes a walk around the farmyard, Rosie the hen still manages to lead him into one accident after another.

Arthur goes to pick up the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner but comes back with a 260-pound chicken.

"From legendary chef Jacques Pepin, a book celebrating his lifelong love of chickens, featuring dozens of his celebrated paintings and more than 50 recipes, along with a treasure trove of poignant and often humorous stories"-- Provided by publisher.

Little Chicken is tired of being told what to do by Big Chicken, but when they become separated, he misses all of the clucking.