Best Backyard Chickens For Kids - April 2024

How to Speak Chicken: Why Your Chickens Do What They Do & Say What They Say

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? Ho... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1612129110
• ASIN: 1612129110
• ISBN: 1612129110
• Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC

The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner: What to Do & When to Do It in the Garden, Orchard, Barn, Pasture & Equipment Shed

This hardworking addition to the best-selling Backyard Homestead series offers expert advice on what tasks to do around your farm and when to do them — no matter where on the planet you call home. Author Ann Larkin Hansen sets the priorities for each area of the farm, including the barn, garden, orchard, field, pasture, and woodlot. For every critical turn of the year (12 in all), Hansen provides an at-a-glance to-do list along with tips and a more in-depth discussion of key topics for the season. Easy-reference charts, checklists, and record-keeping sections help you keep track of it all.

• ASIN: 1612126979
• ASIN: 1612126979
• ISBN: 1612126979
• Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC

Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer

Fans of Katherine Applegate and Erin Entrada Kelly will love this quirky story of a determined girl, and some extraordinary chickens.   Twelve-year-old Sophie Brown feels like a fish out of water when she and her parents move from Los Angeles to the farm they’ve inherited from a great-uncle. But farm life gets more interesting when a cranky chicken appears and Sophie discovers the hen can move objects with the power of her little chicken brain: jam jars, the latch to her henhouse, the entire henhouse....   And then more of her great-uncle’s unusual chickens come home to roost. Determined... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0385755554
• ASIN: 0385755554
• ISBN: 0385755554
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Yearling

The New Camp Cookbook: Gourmet Grub for Campers, Road Trippers, and Adventurers

⭐ An Amazon Editors' Pick for "Best Cookbook of the Month"⭐ Named "Best Cookbook of the Year" by PureWow⭐ As seen in Time Magazine, Outside Magazine, Food & Wine, and Food52There's nothing quite like waking up in the woods and making breakfast in the open air, or gathering with friends around a fire after a long day of hiking.Good food makes for great camping! The two can and should go hand in hand, and the recipes and tips in this book will guide you along the way.This is a book for day trippers, adventurers, campers, and anyone who enjoys cooking outdoors. You'll find organizational ad... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0760352011
• ASIN: 0760352011
• ISBN: 0760352011
• Manufacturer: Voyageur Press

A Chicken in Every Yard: The Urban Farm Store's Guide to Chicken Keeping

Got a little space and a hankering for fresh eggs? Robert and Hannah Litt have dispensed advice to hundreds of urban and suburban chicken-keepers from behind their perch at Portland’s Urban Farm Store, and now they’re ready to help you go local and sustainable with your own backyard birds. In this handy guide to breeds, feed, coops, and care, the Litts take you under their experienced wings and share the secrets to: Picking the breeds that are right for you • Building a sturdy coop in one weekend for $100 • Raising happy and hearty chicks • Feeding your flock for optimal health and ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1580085822
• ASIN: 1580085822
• ISBN: 1580085822
• Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press

Sesame Street Let's Cook!

A new collection of 50 healthful, fun recipes for parents and children ages 2 to 5 from "celebrity chefs" Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, and the beloved Sesame Street gang Sesame Street has been entertaining and educating young children and their parents for 45 years with its irresistible, brightly colored “monsters.” In recent years, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and the gang have appeared with chefs and on TV to teach kids about healthy eating. Studies have even shown that Elmo helps kids like broccoli. In April 2014, Michelle Obama announced a national “Eat Brighter” campaign that will fea... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0544454367
• ASIN: 0544454367
• ISBN: 0544454367
• Brand: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

The Barbecue! Bible 10th Anniversary Edition

• ASIN: B0075KQ566
• ASIN: B0075KQ566
• Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company

101 Hilarious Chicken Jokes & Riddles For Kids: Laugh Out Loud With These Funny Jokes About Chickens (WITH 35+ PICTURES!) (Chicken Books)

The Perfect Funny Gift | Make Your Children Laugh With These Funny Chicken Jokes!What do you get when you cross a chicken with a Martian? Answer: An eggs-traterrestrial!All kids love chickens, and all kids love to laugh. That is why ‘101 Hilarious Chicken Jokes and Riddles For Kids’ is the perfect gift book for kids. This collection of chicken jokes will have your kids rolling on the floor with laughter!Get Your Copy Of ‘101 Hilarious Chicken Jokes & Riddles For Kids’In this book, you will find:100+ Cluck-Tastic, Hilarious Chicken Jokes & Chicken Riddles 35+ Funny IllustatrionsThis j... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1986024172
• ASIN: 1986024172
• ISBN: 1986024172
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The Working Chicken: Learn everything you need to know to become a backyard egg and meat producer in 30 minutes or less!

A short, sweet, and self-sufficient guide to keeping chickens as part of a rural or urban homestead. Learn everything you need to know to get started on your poultry adventure with these quick answers to your frequently asked questions. The Working Chicken begins by helping you choose the perfect flock for your family, then explains how to feed and house your new pets. Finally, the book's permaculture twist ensures that your chickens will not only be happy and healthy, they'll also keep your family healthy too.Now with a bonus picture book to inspire the next-generation of chicken lovers!

• ASIN: B004YQVLKO
• ASIN: B004YQVLKO
• Manufacturer: Wetknee Books

Chickens In Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide

Your backyard can be the source of the best eggs and meat you've ever tasted. The answer is chickens--endearing birds that require but a modest outlay of time, space and food.As they learned to raise chickens, Gail and Rick Luttmann came to realize the need for a comprehensive but clear and nontechnical guide. Their book covers all the basics in a light and entertaining sytle, from housing and feeding through incubating, bringing up chicks, butchering, and raising chickens for show.Througout the book, the Luttmanns express their wonder at the personalities of chickens--the role of brash protec... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0878571256
• ASIN: 0878571256
• ISBN: 0878571256
• Manufacturer: Rodale Books

New England Farmgirl: Recipes & Stories from a Farmer's Daughter

Recipes & Stories from a Farmer’s Daughter New England Farmgirl invites readers to learn about growing a garden, buying local, and choosing organic foods. The ultimate delight: it is filled with family heritage recipes―from grandfather’s fudge to greatgrandmother’s molasses cookies, along with recipes created by the author to use the great products harvested in New England. Maple Peach Barbecue Sauce, Strawberry-Raspberry Popsicles, Farmhouse Pumpkin Pound Cake and so many more delightful recipes bring New England farm products to your table. New England is known for culinary delights,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 142363800X
• ASIN: 142363800X
• ISBN: 142363800X
• Brand: Gibbs Smith Publishers
• Manufacturer: Gibbs Smith

Haywire Group Flickin' Chicken

Tell family and friends that you'll bring the chicken to your next family gathering! Flicking' Chicken is a crazy new yard game played with. rubber chickens! Players toss the target to get started, then take turns flicking' their chicken at the target. After nine rounds, the player with the lowest score wins. Sounds easy enough, but these funky chickens bounce and roll, so hitting the target will test your chicken flicking' skills! Funny and fun for two to four players. Great family game Fun for players of all ages Includes four rubber chickens, a target disc, and score pad For 2-4 players Awa... [Read More]

• ASIN: B002B8VL3E
• UPC: 689623007704
• ASIN: B002B8VL3E
• Brand: Haywire Group
• Size: Standard
• Manufacturer: Haywire Group

Country Cooking from a Redneck Kitchen

Few people know that national pie champion Francine Bryson got her start on the cooking contest circuit at age sixteen with a savory stuffed pork loin—that won first place. In Country Cooking from a Redneck Kitchen, Francine invites you into her home to share recipes for everything that graces her Southern table: chicken dinners, savory pies, Sunday suppers to serve the preacher, make-and-take casseroles, dips and other redneck whatnots, backyard barbecue favorites—and, of course, three chapters devoted to her celebrated baked goods, including her most-requested holiday sweets. Feeding peo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0553448455
• ASIN: 0553448455
• ISBN: 0553448455
• Brand: Clarkson Potter
• Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter

StickerPirate Please Keep Gate Closed Dogs in Yard 8" x 12" Vintage Aluminum Retro Metal Sign VS505

8" x 12" Novelty signs sure to bring a smile. The cool retro look of a vintage a tin sign. Signs are digitally printed on high quality .040 Aluminum using UV resistant inks. These signs are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Include rounded corners and holes for mounting. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you have a problem let us know and we will make it right or refund you money.

• ASIN: B075QPZC6D
• ASIN: B075QPZC6D
• Brand: StickerPirate
• Size: 8" x 12"
• Manufacturer: StickerPirate

The Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope

Get our your microscope and take a close-up look at a tiny world! This book by two award-winning science authors shows you how.  Looking at little things—things too small to see with the naked eye—can be big fun. It’s certainly smart science, and award-winning authors Shar Levine and Leslie Johnstone are here to show kids the basics of creating their own professional-quality slides and using their own microscopes. A whole world will open up to budding scientists as they learn to identify the microscope’s different pieces, practice focusing, and prepare different kinds of samples for v... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1402743297
• ASIN: 1402743297
• ISBN: 1402743297
• Brand: Levine, Shar/ Johnstone, Leslie
• Manufacturer: Sterling

Backyard Discovery Tucson Cedar Wooden Swing Set

Important Delivery Information:The freight trucking service that ships your Backyard Discovery swing set will contact you to schedule a delivery appointment. This item is only available for curbside delivery, and will not be moved into

• UPC: 15642030
• Model: 65491
• Color: Multicolor
• Rating: 3.87

Backyard Discovery Montpelier Cedar Wooden Swing Set

The Backyard Discovery wooden swing set will make your backyard the central location of the neighborhood with the abundant array of activities for your children and their

• UPC: 15730012
• Rating: 3.513

Backyard Discovery Oakmont Cedar Wooden Swing Set

The Backyard Discovery Oakmont Cedar Swingset has some really neat features that make it great for smaller yards but keep the kids playing all day long. First, the raised fort has a colorful awning and

• UPC: 34227498
• Model: 65114com
• Color: Brown
• Size: 3\"14' W x 11' 3" D x 8' 7" H
• Rating: 3.898

Backyard Discovery Dayton Cedar Wooden Swing Set

The Backyard Discovery Dayton Cedar Swingset is an affordable option full of climbing, sliding and swinging fun! The covered upper deck offers just enough shade for kicking back and surveying your kingdom before zipping down

• UPC: 34227494
• Model: 65014com
• Rating: 3.677

Backyard Discovery Monticello Cedar Swing Set

The Backyard Discovery? Monticello Cedar Swing Set has all the features of more expensive outdoor playsets at a terrific value. It has a raised play fort with a wooden roof, and end gables. A raised

• UPC: 19498069
• Rating: 4.184

Backyard Discovery Weston Cedar Swing Set

The Weston Cedar Swing Set is a great set with plenty of value for smaller budgets and yards. It starts with a sturdy fort that has a colorful canopy overhead, a rock wall ladder up

• UPC: 22861792
• Model: 65113
• Color: Brown
• Rating: 3.956

Backyard Discovery Atlantis Cedar Wooden Swing Set

Important Delivery Information:Home Delivery: The freight trucking service that ships your wood playset will contact you to schedule a delivery appointment. This Adventure Playsets Atlantis swing set is only available for curbside delivery, and will

• UPC: 13437313
• Rating: 4.1

Backyard Discovery Cedar Point Wooden Swing Set

A classic adventure, just like the historic amusement park it's named after, the Cedar Point Swing Set encompasses plenty of timeless backyard activities along with plenty of unique features you won't find in your average

• UPC: 55934859
• Model: 1705029
• Rating: 3.767

Backyard Discovery Parkway Wooden Swing Set

The Parkway Swing Set is a stylish and secure swing set that all kids will love. The sturdy wood roof provides great cover for the 4-foot deck. The flat step ladder and monkey bars create

• UPC: 43989749
• Rating: 3.615

XDP Recreation Playground Galore Outdoor Backyard Kids Play Swing Set with Slide

Bring the fun of the local park or school playground home to your own backyard for your kids to enjoy non-stop fun! The XDP Playground Galore Backyard Kids Swing Set with Slide has all the

• UPC: 800427679
• Model: 74320
• Color: Blue
• Size: 192 x 106 x 75 inches
• Rating: 4.611