Rooster in the Henhouse

Rooster in the Henhouse
Author: John Newlin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre:
ISBN:

Blue herons, ghosts of grandparents, the refuge of the beach, donuts, a fox in the street-memories both painful and beautiful-this collection of essays, poems, and stories by both emerging and published writers is evidence of the power of workshop. I have been the joyful recipient of new books by many of those I chose, years ago, to attend the first weekend writer's retreats sponsored by the Delaware Division of the Arts. The focused hard work with strong leaders over the years has encouraged many writers on a deeply rewarding lifetime path. To see this current work gathered between covers is a great joy.--Fleda Brown, Poet Laureate of Delaware, 2001-07; Professor Emerita, University of Delaware

Fresh Eggs Daily

Fresh Eggs Daily
Author: Lisa Steele
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780985562250

More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many "recipes" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout. The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.

Me and Orson

Me and Orson
Author: Paul Gonzales
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2023-10-12
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1662478941

This manuscript deals with that period in my life I commonly refer to as my prepubescent period. If it were not for my cousin, Orson, this period in my life would have been next to impossible. Maybe not so harsh, let's say more trips to the fishpond, and most definitely an increase in the number of appearances before the inquisitions. Orson and I were most fortunate to experience this milestone in life before man landed on the moon, before cellphones, and most of all a time when mother said go play outside, which translated to "It's 8 a.m. Don't come back till noon." Your assumption is correct. This left two gentlemen a lot of time and space. Here is what greeted us each morning. From our front yards, we could see the snow-capped sierras. Following your line of sight was a fully functioning log mill with a large pond feed by a flume. From this point on was a mixture of pastureland and open agricultural land. Oh, yes, a canal full of water year-round. To find some activity to fill the day only required the willingness to bask in the glory of the right choice or the willingness to accept the full fury of a displeased mother.

Once Upon a Flock

Once Upon a Flock
Author: Lauren Scheuer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2013-03-19
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1451698755

When longtime illustrator and lover of power tools Lauren Scheuer was looking for a project, she got the idea to raise backyard chickens. Her husband and teenage daughter looked on incredulously as coop sketches and chicken-raising books filled their New England home. But when the chicks arrived, the whole family fell in love with the bundles of fluff and the wild adventures began. Once Upon a Flock: Life with My Soulful Chickens stars Scheuer’s backyard chickens—with their big personalities, friendships, rivalries, and secrets—and the flock’s guardian, Marky the terrier. The flock includes Hatsy, the little dynamo; Lil’White, the deranged and twisted Buff Orpington; Pigeon, the fixer-upper chicken; and Lucy, the special-needs hen who bonds with Lauren and becomes a fast friend. This charming story of Lauren’s life with her quirky flock is filled with moments of humor and heartbreak: When Lucy is afflicted with a neurological disease, Lauren builds Lucy a special-needs coop. When Lucy’s nesting instinct leads Lauren to act as a chicken midwife of sorts, Lauren hatches a chick in her home. And when Lucy’s best friend Hatsy falls ill, Lauren finds an unlikely friend for Lucy in a chicken named Pigeon, who requires an emergency bath and blow-dry. Enthusiastically immersing herself in the world of her flock, Lauren discovers that love, loss, passion, and resilience are not only parts of the human experience, but of the chicken experience as well. Throughout it all, Lauren documents the laughter and drama of her flock’s adventures with her own whimsical photos and illustrations. At once humorous, poignant, and informative, Once Upon a Flock is a feathered tale like no other.

Drinking with Chickens

Drinking with Chickens
Author: Kate E. Richards
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2020-04-07
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0762494425

It's drinks, it's chickens: It's the cocktail book you didn't know you needed! To add some extra happy to your happy hour , invite a chicken and pour yourself a drink. Author Kate Richards serves up cocktails made for Instagram with the spoils of her Southern California garden, chicken friends by her side. Enjoy any (or all) of the 60+ deliciously drinkable garden-to-glass beverages, such as: Lilac Apricot Rum Sour Meyer Lemon + Rosemary Old Fashioned Rhubarb Rose Cobbler Blackberry Sage Spritz Cantaloupe Mint Rum Punch Cocktails are arranged seasonally, and are 100% accessible for those of us without perpetually sunny backyard gardens at our disposal. Drinking with Chickens will quickly become a boozy favorite, perfect for gifting or for hoarding all for yourself. You don't need chickens to enjoy these drinks or the colorful photos, but be careful, because you may even find yourself aspiring to be, as Kate is, a home chixologist overrun by gorgeous, loud, early-rising egg-laying ladies, and in need of a very strong drink.

The Chickens Build a Wall

The Chickens Build a Wall
Author: Jean-Francois Dumont
Publisher: Eerdmans Young Readers
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2013-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0802854222

When a friendly hedgehog visits the farm, the chickens build an enormous wall to keep out "prickly invaders."

The Chicken Encyclopedia

The Chicken Encyclopedia
Author: Gail Damerow
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2012-01-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1603425616

From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.

The Hen House

The Hen House
Author: Sharon Sala
Publisher: RosettaBooks
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0795337884

The bestselling Whippoorwill trilogy concludes in an inspiring tale “filled with moments of devastating emotional truth and soaring triumph” (Susan Wiggs, New York Times–bestselling author). Once a frontier saloon girl, Leticia Murphy Potter is now happily married, and her husband, Eulis, couldn’t be more overjoyed to call her his wife. The happy couple have become upstanding citizens of Denver City, and have just begun to build a home there together. But despite her successes, Letty’s trials and tribulations aren’t over. Trouble is brewing just over the horizon and soon Letty and Eulis will have to work together to overcome new threats—both to their well-being and to their relationship . . . “Sala once again proves she is a master storyteller. The Hen House reveals the very heart and spirit of Letty as she leads the reader into adventures that grip the emotions and the heart.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author “Sala works her familiar magic and creates a story line that grabs your attention, along with a cast of unlikely characters who work their way right into your heart.” —Jasmine Cresswell, USA Today–bestselling author “Sala has created a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable character in Letty Murphy.” —Susan Wiggs, New York Times–bestselling author

Roosters

Roosters
Author: Milcha Sanchez-Scott
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1988
Genre: American drama
ISBN: 9780822209652

THE STORY: The setting is a simple wood-frame house in the American Southwest. Hector, a young campesino, is apprehensively awaiting the return of his father, Gallo, who has been serving a jail term for manslaughter. Gallo, who is obsessed with coc

Henhouse High Jinx

Henhouse High Jinx
Author: Rob Davies
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2013-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466994916

Mr. Dirk Stevens is a responsible rooster and the official leader of Farmer Johnston's Coop. He is organized, thoughtful and comb over wattles in love with the beautiful Sandra Thompson. She fully believes that Mr. Stevens spells success for all chicken-kind. One day, however, the peaceful sanctuary of the farm is turned upside down as trouble arrives. Trouble in the form of Rick the rooster, an import from Farmer Beaton's barnyard. Rick is the toughest rooster the farm has ever encountered, and all the chickens take instant notice. The hens want to date him, and the roosters want to be him. Seeing through Rick's unique 'bad-boy' charm, Mr. Stevens smells trouble. As Rick introduces the coop to cigarettes and Cockle-Doodle-Doo-Tube, the serenity of Mr. Stevens' barnyard turns to chaos. With Face-Beak erupting in mean-spirited gossip, and the level of hen drama reaching an all time high, Mr. Stevens' leadership is put to the ultimate test. Will he be able to stop Rick's rise to domination, or will the escalating Henhouse High Jinx prove to be more than Mr. Stevens can handle?