101 Chicken Keeping Hacks from Fresh Eggs Daily: Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for You and your Hens

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

This was a great read with so many fun tips and DIY ideas. Can’t wait to try some of them out! This would make a great gift for anyone who keeps chickens.

I love this beautiful new book by Lisa Steele. The photos are gorgeous and the information is wonderful. From making cute and useful items for your coop to making nutritious treats and feed this book covers it all. I love Lisa's approach to caring for her chickens in natural and time tested ways. I was already a fan of hers from her Fresh Eggs Daily book and this new one did not disappoint.

This book is absolutely amazing! So many good tips and projects for my beloved chickens! Already started some projects! If you have chickens or are looking into getting some then definitely get this book.

Bought chickens for daughters 4H project..seems like the wife has become the chicken whisperer after reading this book

Well made with lots of great information, especially for a newbie.

Fun projects and ideas for you and your chickies. Beautiful photos. Great little reference for chicken enrichment.

I love this book! Excellent ideas and easy things to create or do for your chickens. I'm already doing quite a few things in the book. Thank you!

I love these tips! We have had our chickens for a year. I hope to implement most of these tips like making our own feed, scratch, and cleaning supplies. Blown away by the spigot for watering the hens. The things you don’t think about.

This book has a lot of interesting things in it. I got a lot of ideas from it.

This is a great book so much useful information. Very glad I bought it, one of the if not the best book I have bought for chicken care.

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

fun book - great additional to our personal little library. Lots of fun things to read

Excellent, idea packed book - this is especially geared to small flock coops or runs. This would be great for older children raising specialty chickens for 4-H projects and to show.

I’m going to be doing a few of these things ideas in my chicken coop come this spring!

I went to the library to research on keeping chickens. I took home three books. This was by far my favorite. I ended up buying it so that I could go back to it many times.

A present for my DIL. She started using it right away

Outstanding information, especially for first time chicken owners

Good book for beginners. Well packaged arrived promptly

I love this book. I love all the cute ideas for doing special things for my chickens or garden. I like Lisa Steele's writing style...and I don't feel she is talking down to me...as I feel another chicken blogger does. I will definitely buy more of her books. Get this...you will love it!! Lisa Cruz

I love Lisa Steele's writing style... simple informative And through her words you can feel the love she has for chickens!

One of the best informational chicken keep being books I have ,I actually have three in her series and I love them so much..

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

As a first time chicken mama this book was informative and cute! Lots of great tips! Very well done!

Gift

Bought this for a co-worker but would love to have it for myself! Lots of good information and Lisa is a great blog to follow!

I you read all the books about chickens you still should get this one you will still learn somthing.

My first year with 13 chickens of different breeds and 2 ducklings. This book has given me confidence of raising not only healthy and productive, but extremely happy, busy and affectionate birds! Thank you, I can say my chicks and I are very happy together!

Lots of great information for those of us that love our chickens.

Loved this book. Lots of helpful information. I bought one for myself and one for a gift.

I have used many of the tips and tricks from this book for my chickens and ducks. Great book! Every chicken keeper should have it.

Bought it for a coworker who raises chicks and she loved it. Says there was a lot of helpful information.

Love this book. All kinds of interesting, helpful information

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

This is hands down the best chicken book I have gotten (and I have amassed quite a few). It's a must have for anyone wanting to raise their own chickens.

These chicken books are eggxactly I wanted, lower price & still in great if not brand new condition! Delivered in a timely manner also!

Love the hacks in this book. Have made or used several and really liked how it turned out!

Love love love Lisa Steele!

Love it! So many cute, fun and effective tips!

Great

Great ideas and photos

Awesome

Very good information on raising chickens and keeping them healthy.

What an informative book!!! As a beginner suburban chicken owner, I loved the tips, projects and everything that makes this journey of mine fun and artistic!!!

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

I love this book.....so many great ideas and a lot of pictures. Thank you Lisa Steele for 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks.

This book had a lot of great ideas that are simple and creative. I feel it was worth the money I spent on it. Nice coffee table book.

Great book with lots of fun tips and tricks for caring for backyard chicken flock

Haven't had much time to "read" it, but glancing through I can't wait to

This was a gift for my daughter-she really enjoyed it.

Awesome book! Loved all the tips!

Great book for chicken hacks! Great Christmas gift to myself!

We gave it as a gift and she said she was very happy with it.

Love this book, it has lots of really excellent ideas that are cheap and useful.

As always, her tips are great. My flock of 9 are happy and healthy thanks to many of the tips I’ve received from this book and “ fresh eggs daily”.

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

For a book that is titled 101 chicken keeping hacks, it didnt really seem like there were that may hacks laid out within the book.

Wonderfully written, fun photos, and great project ideas...most that can be done with the help of "chicken keeping kiddos"! Can't wait to read "Gardening With Chickens" next!

A lot of tips and tricks to keep your chicks healthy and happy.

Lots of good information! I have referred to this book quite a bit! I live the chicken chick!

Totally enjoy this book!

She did such a great job on this book

Absolutely love Lisa’s books. My daughter and I have all of them. Keep sharing your information and love for poultry and gardening.

Lovely photos and lots of great info for first chicken owners like myself!

A terrific read with lots of great ideas.

The receiver of this gift, loved it!

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

Lisa Steele from Fresh Eggs Daily does it again! This book is full of practical easy diy projects for your flock and home. I will be implementing or have already started all of these “hacks” for our flock.

Another great informative book from Lisa Steele. I learn something new from every book , and being a first time chicken pet parent it’s another great resource . I highly recommend this book as well as all her others .

Lisa’s book is packed with new ideas on Chicken Keeping related to (1) feeding your chickens, (2) in the coop, (3) the run, (4) raising chickens on the cheap, (5) chicken health, (6) hacks for your home, and (7) in the garden. Steele provides a recipe for “homemade layer feed” and notes that offering black soldier fly larva to chickens in conjunction with other ingredients will provide them with methionine (an essential amino acid) and some additional calcium. Steele also mentions that the USDA’ Farmer’s Bulletin states that baby chicks fed a ration of oats will be healthier than chicks that aren’t offered oats. Oats have also been shown to reduce death rates, pecking, and aggression while bolstering resistance to heat exhaustion. Steele also reveals the top twelve dried herbs that chickens need. Here are just a few of them. Basil is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Cilantro is an antioxidant that builds strong bones while also being high in vitamin A for vision and vitamin K for blood clotting. Dandelions improve digestion, kidney and liver health. Dill helps respiratory and digestive health. Mint purportedly helps keep out the mice because mice don’t like the smell of it. There are also many other benefits listed for marigold, marjoram, oregano, parsley, sage, tarragon, and thyme. Fermented feed. Although Schneider and McCrea (2018) believe that the advantages of fermented feed do not necessarily outweigh the disadvantages, Steele lists a few advantages of fermented feed. First, fermented food makes it easier for chickens to digest the food and it increases the vitamins and digestible proteins. Secondly, fermented feed leads to stronger, thicker shells and larger eggs. But the best part is that with fermented feeds, chickens will eat less, up to 1/3 less per day. In addition to fermented feed potentially lowering your feed cost, another way to potentially lower your feed cost is by growing fodder. This will also produce eggs with more vibrant orange yolks and improved health. Fodder can be produced from whole grains such as barley, oats, or wheat. Adding Apple cider vinegar to your chicken’s water a few times a week keeps the water cleaner and controls the bacteria both in the water and in their digestive system. Vinegar also may combat the coccidia pathogen. The author also had some great ideas on preventing water from freezing using black rubber tubs which absorb heat from the sun and by keeping tennis balls or ping pong balls in the water. The slightest breeze will create movement on the water surface which prevents it from freezing. The author rightly recommends using a galvanized metal container for food storage. The container lid should be secured with a bungee cord to keep predators away from it and this type of storage will prevent mice, bugs, and moisture from getting into the feed and transmitting disease The author recommends a charcoal supplement as a good source of potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. Charcoal ingested by a chicken also binds with ammonia fumes in its manure and helps to neutralize the fumes. Charcoal also protects against coccidiosis and other internal parasites. Steele recommends converting an old chair into a nesting area and using golf balls or plastic Easter eggs filled with sand or egg-shaped stones in the nest boxes. This shows the chickens where they are supposed to lay their eggs. In the run, chicken swings are a great way for bullied hens to get away from their bully. To keep the snakes away, the author recommends collecting eggs often and sprinkling sulfur powder with cayenne powder around the perimeter of the coop. Chicken keepers need to keep hawks and foxes away from their bird. One way to do this is with a scarecrow, aka “scarehawk.” Another way is for the males in the household to urinate around the perimeter of the coop and run on a regular basis. Steele had a great chapter on chicken health. My first favorite tip was the herbal poultry powder dust-bath to keep the birds free of external parasites. Steele recommends mixing food-grade diatomaceous earth (DE) with some dried, powdered herbs, such as thyme and lavender which work as an effective mite treatment. These same herbs, along with garlic, can be used in an herbal mite spray. Steele notes that coconut oil can be used to treat scaly leg mites. Finally, adding crushed garlic to the chicken’s water provides them with an immune-system boost, aids their respiration, and helps them repel external parasites like mites, lice and ticks. Some of the ideas in this book were a bit too expensive for me to consider trying such as blueberry and strawberry ice treats (p. 29). Other suggestions had no photos such as the tiered treat station mentioned on page 75. But overall this book is a great reference for chicken keepers.

Since we have added our hen house this year, I thought this would be a good book to read. I loved the pictures of fluffy chickens, including some on swings and wearing tutus! There are good tips for cleaning the coop, the chickens and the eggs. There are some homemade recipes for food treats, herbal teas (I’m excited to try these) and homemade salves. I like the suggestion of sanitizing lotion at the pen. I am very careful to wash my hands anytime I pet the chickens (yes, they like to be petted), collect eggs or touch the coop and run gates. I made note of herbs and treats that are healthy and those that are poisonous to chickens. the I know I won’t implement all of the ideas, but there are healthy ones and fun ones. I might not be making curtains to spruce up our coop but I will try the frozen treats. And I hope to get hubby to make a swing for the chickens to play on. The recycling ideas are wonderful too - wish I had more time for those. I certainly can recommend this to new chicken breeders and to those who love to learn fun ideas and things about chickens. Source: NetGalley. My Rating 4.5.

101 Chicken Keeping Hacks is a cheerful, upbeat look at ways to improve ('hack') chicken husbandry. Aimed at the newer suburban chicken wrangler, it provides a humorous look at simple ways of upcycling, repurposing, and reusing items which the reader might have lying around. Written by 'Fresh Eggs Daily' blogger/media personality/chicken wrangler Lisa Steele and published by Quarto on their Voyageur imprint, it's 176 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats. This is a very appealing, whimsical, and upbeat book. There are a bunch of cute decor ideas included (her chicken coop setup includes cute gingham curtains). There are tips and tricks for every area of chicken keeping. The hacks are arranged in chapters dealing with food, housing, outdoor areas & runs, raising chicks, chicken health & welfare, your (human) home use (hair rinses, egg storage, recipes, etc), and outdoor/garden. There are a number of these ideas which are cute and whimsical and are utterly impractical. On the other hand there are a number of really good and practical ideas. It's a mixed bag. I really like the idea of repurposing and upcycling. There are bound to be some tips which are usable by most readers. The photography is very clear and full of lovely, appealing, and healthy chickens. There's a useful resource list (aimed mostly at North American readers) and a handy index at the back of the book. Well written and fun. Would make a nice gift for a beginning backyard chicken-herder (or soon-to-be). Four stars. Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

This is a cheap and cheerful viewpoint on chicken keeping. The author tells us at the outset that we are welcome to spend thousands on coops and equipment, if we'd prefer, but she finds that repurposing, mending and using old reliables like enamel pans does the job. Depending on how much free ranging your birds do, you may want to give them the seed and seaweed mix with added insects recommended. I don't consider everything in the book a hack - a feed recipe isn't a workaround in itself. But I admire the application of ingenuity and re-use we are shown. The colour photos are lovely and might encourage some people to start keeping hens. I'm pleased the author has shared her experience and I am sure most interested readers will pick up several bright ideas. I downloaded this book from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.

I love Lisa's blog and FB page but it was great to have her best tips in one place for easy and quick reference. I learn so much from all her insights and advice not to mention her wonderful hacks! In preparing for my first 15 silkies I have relied heavily on her product recommendations as well as things you can do easily on your own to prepare. Highly recommended.

Whether you're just starting to raise chickens, or been doing it for years, this book will give you a lot of cool ideas! They're all pretty easy, and cheap, too! Especially cool is that many use/re-purpose old items, and there's hacks specific to the season, too.

Everything can be found on her website, and most of this stuff is useless until you need it. For example, all the home remedies. If my chickens get sick, I'll google it. I was looking more for ideas to entertain my chickens, spice up the coop, ect.

This is an informative,well-written book that every backyard chicken keeper should own. Filled with valuable tips and tricks, 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks will change the way you raise chickens. It's perfect for all types of chicken keepers and is filled with great DIY projects. It covers everything from coop curtains to what you can do if your chicken is prone to frostbite. You should definitely have this book on hand!

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

Received my copy of Lisa Steele's 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks yesterday. I have her two other books about chickens, which are great too. This book is very well written, clear, wonderful pictures accompany the covered topics. It's full of great ideas to help anyone who has chickens, even how to make a tutu for your girls iF you so desire! I will be delving into this book now!

Buy this book! I’m a very experienced chicken owner and this was still a refreshing read. Also go follow the writer’s instagram.

Another great book. Alot of chickens receipes to make, and other projects. Love the way your book is laid out.

Great book. Haven't read it all, but lots of good info.

This book is fabulous for any chicken lover. Lisa shares how to keep your flock healthy, naturally. She uses lots of herbs. We started our 'feathered' flock six years ago and continue to learn everyday. Lisas experience and knowledge plus her love for chickens shines on every page... This book is a must for you and the well being of your flock.

I enjoy reading Lisa’s books.

The book contains many useful tips for those who are gardening with chicken.

Brilliant book. Full of lovely ideas. Can't wait to try some with my girls.

Great ideas

Says it’s bran new but the pages were stained and creased?!

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.

Such great ideas in here! Another must have book from Lisa :) I have learned so much from her books in raising healthy happy chickens and this one is full of recipes, coop ideas, fun chicken projects..list it goes on. The recipes alone are incredible! Great book!!

Great information, especially if you want to raise your backyard flock to be healthy and strong on a natural diet. I’ve just started raising chicks and it’s the only book I’ve bought. Full of great ideas and recipes for treating your chickens naturally.

Just love her books.. fun ideas to keep my chickens happy and healthy!!! Thx for loving what you do and sharing with us!!

A fun book with nice pictures and a ton of helpful tips!

Arrived Early!

So excited for this book and it arrived so fast!

Loved it, used it for learning purposes.

I love reading Lisa Steele's "Fresh Eggs Daily" for tips on chicken keeping as well as photos of Maine, which is so very different from my own environment in Oakland CA! "101 Chicken Keeping Hacks" follows the same spirit with gorgeous photos and print layout along with pages of tips on topics like: repelling mice , homemade electrolytes for heat exhaustion (yes, that is a very real danger to CA chickens), and recipes for things like natural easter egg dyes (the book would make a great easter basket gift!) , and making herbal mite spray. The author is a many generation chicken keeper with an old fashioned American DIY spirit. I am a 15 year urban keeper with little DIY capability but we are united by our love of puttering around with the hens outside (well, on my end, that means watching the hens dig up the garden). Lovely book. Ten stars!

As of this past spring, I was a complete novice to raising and keeping chickens. Lisa Steele’s blog on Pinterest has been super helpful for me. As soon as her book was available, I ordered it! This is my chicken keeping “bible”. My favorites so far are the sections on how to keep the coop clean and healthy; what herbs are great for chicken health.

There are SO MANY good little tips in this book. I've only made it through the first few chapters and I'm already implementing several of the hacks; like the home made layer feed recipe (instead of purchasing in large quantities, I made a smaller amount in parts instead of by pound). I'm already noticing a difference in my chicken's yokes. I made the window/glass cleaner and I'm using it in my house too because it really works amazingly - works on my bathroom mirror too! I have a fly spray brewing as we speak and my chickens have enjoyed several herbal teas already. I can't recommend this book enough. It is worth it, even if you have 10 other chicken books. this book is gold.

I LOVE this book! My husband & I just bought a hobby farm which came with a 2 year young chicken coop with a huge fenced in chicken run, so naturally I'd like to raise my very own chickens. I've never done that before so Lisa Steele is my "go to girl" for learning all I need to know in order to raise happy & healthy chickens. I appreciate how easy to follow her techniques & recipes are. I'm a "thrifty/repurpose" kind of girl & so is Lisa. She gives great gardening tips as well. I rate this book 5++ stars as it's an easy/fun read & makes me happy. :) Thank you Lisa for passing along all your knowledge as you have a faithful follower & promoter here in north-central Wisconsin.

I am preparing to keep chickens and in my search for knowledge learned about Lisa Steele. A well respected and knowledgeable resource for all things chicken, this book and her first book Fresh Eggs Daily as well as her book Gardening for Chickens are must haves! I have learned so much from Lisa about chickens and their care. She is resourceful and doesn't ask you to go out and buy the latest and greatest. Rather, she provides practical and economical suggestions for keeping chickens happy and healthy. Not only that, her books are fun!

I’ve been reading books on raising chickens. I’m in the process of setting up a coop and then getting some chicks. I want to know as much as I can before I even purchase my first chick. This book is great!! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s written in a way that’s fun, easy and informative. The pictures are delightful. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorite “go to” books!!

I really love the ideas in this book. We have already used some of the recipes on multiple occasions and have lots of new ideas to use with our flock. I like some of the additional ideas not related to chickens, but would rather have more chicken ideas.

As a fellow chicken keeper and homesteader I love all the great "hacks" Lisa's covered in her book! I've implemented quite a few already and the girls, rooster and duck are all very happy. Hey happy hens, happy eggs right? I really like how many things can be done with just yard sale or thrift/antique store finds or even what you have laying around.

My younger brother introduced me to LIsa Steele just this year, and I have already become a die-hard fan of hers. So I just had to get this book as a Christmas present for him! He loved it as well and it was his favorite present! The pictures are amazing! The ideas are timeless! This book has already been so helpful with the DIY egg wash and coop disinfectant! An amazing book from an amazing woman!

Great book from the chicken and duck expert! Lisa is crafty, smart, and truly cares about raising chickens and ducks in the most humane, spoiled way possible.