# What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird — Illustrated Edition

Appreciation World's Most Familiar Bird: What the Chicken Knows is Sy Montgomery’s short, illustrated exploration of chickens, combining personal stories about her flock with observations about chicken behaviour and communication. At 96 pages, it is a compact read for curious readers, rather than a practical guide to raising poultry.

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- Language: en-CA
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- Price: 21.83 CAD
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- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 391

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## At a glance

- Pairs the author's personal experiences with her chickens and natural-history observations.
- The listing describes chicken personalities, social relationships, memory and distinct calls.
- A short illustrated edition with a listed length of 96 pages.

## Pros

- Compact length makes it a manageable choice for readers seeking a brief natural-history book.
- Its mix of personal narrative and science offers more than a practical poultry-keeping manual.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Atria Books
- Publication date: Nov. 5 2024
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 96 pages
- ISBN-10: 1668047365
- ISBN-13: 978-1668047361
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 204 g
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 1.52 x 18.1 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in animal behaviour and the relationship between people and chickens.
- Fans of Sy Montgomery's nature writing.
- Those looking for a short illustrated book about chickens rather than a husbandry handbook.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking detailed step-by-step instructions for raising or caring for chickens.
- Readers looking for a long or comprehensive scientific reference.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as compelling, well-written and insightful, with appreciation for examples of chickens' curiosity and the author's work. This fits the listing's combination of personal narrative and natural-history observations. Aggregate ratings lean positive, but they do not reveal what prompted less favourable ratings or establish that the book suits readers seeking a practical care manual.
- Positive themes: Readers describe the writing and content as compelling and well-written.
- Positive themes: The customer summary highlights real examples of chicken curiosity and an informative approach.
- Positive themes: Readers express appreciation for the author's work.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this a practical guide to raising chickens?
The listing presents it as a personal and science-informed exploration of chickens, not as a step-by-step poultry-keeping manual.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 96 pages, and the edition is identified as illustrated.
### What topics does the book cover?
The description discusses chickens' personalities, social relationships, memory and communication, alongside the author's experiences with her flock.

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## Images

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