Jenna Woginrich, author of Made from Scratch, is my hero!
A young single woman, running her own farm-stead and writing about the experiences she is a perfect example of a fulfilled life.
Her second book, illustrated with photographs by Mars Vilaubi, beautifully describes the development and growth of three working pet hens from chick to chicken. Showing the physical development and the development of individual personalities gives the reader week by week insight into the raising of chickens as well as a feeling of connection to the authors as they build a relationship with their animals.
I appreciate the beauty of this book, Woginrich admires the day to day country routines with an artist's eye and the practical nature of a farmer, a fabulous combination! Her connection to her animals and broad perspective of the natural cycles of farm life make a practical, beautiful and personal manual for the backyard farmer.
This book is also a great way to introduce children to the process of raising chickens, as the photographs will capture the attention of even the very young. My little ones admire them again and again!
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