This book is the result of years of concentrated study and hands-on experience undertaken by a young man intent on understanding and sharing how best to raise healthy, happy and productive laying hens. Going beyond mainstream beliefs and superficial information, he delves into exactly what a new backyard farmer truly needs to know before buying their first chickens, while raising them naturally and when confronted by illness or unexpected events. Part how-to, part photo-essay - the author takes you on a heart-felt journey of learning how to care deeply for these remarkable creatures.