Uncommon Friends

Grazyna Witkowska

Ask not what your chickens can do for you; ask what you can do for your chickens. Gone are the days when chickens were merely egg-layers. Now more than ever they are rightly being seen as cherished pets, uncommon friends, and even spiritual companions! This humorous and insightful book is a hybrid between a memoir and ‘how to’ manual, a whimsical tour of discovery that reveals the magic of backyard chickens. Who would expect chickens to have it all: family squabbles, abiding loyalty, the joys of new life, the heartbreak of loss? This book will challenge the old ideas of chickens as egg producers and introduce us to the vibrant social and spiritual life of chickens. Along the way, you’ll learn how to tend your own flock right in your backyard. You might even find yourself reflecting on your own relationships – with animals, with other people, and with yourself. If you want to provide the best environment for your chickens, if you are game to grow as a person, and if you long to see more beauty in the world, this book is for you. But be warned, it may make you fall in love with chickens and become an unrepentant chicken enthusiast. References and extra information at UncommonFriends.net Do note, the book focuses on the chicken experiences in Australia. While some solutions may vary depending on the climate, the principles are clear and applicable to all environments and chicken breeds. Duration - 5h 46m. Author - Grazyna Witkowska. Narrator - Mandy Grant-Grierson. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2021 Grazyna Witkowska ©.

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United States

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Pets

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Grazyna Witkowska

Mandy Grant-Grierson

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Ask not what your chickens can do for you; ask what you can do for your chickens. Gone are the days when chickens were merely egg-layers. Now more than ever they are rightly being seen as cherished pets, uncommon friends, and even spiritual companions! This humorous and insightful book is a hybrid between a memoir and ‘how to’ manual, a whimsical tour of discovery that reveals the magic of backyard chickens. Who would expect chickens to have it all: family squabbles, abiding loyalty, the joys of new life, the heartbreak of loss? This book will challenge the old ideas of chickens as egg producers and introduce us to the vibrant social and spiritual life of chickens. Along the way, you’ll learn how to tend your own flock right in your backyard. You might even find yourself reflecting on your own relationships – with animals, with other people, and with yourself. If you want to provide the best environment for your chickens, if you are game to grow as a person, and if you long to see more beauty in the world, this book is for you. But be warned, it may make you fall in love with chickens and become an unrepentant chicken enthusiast. References and extra information at UncommonFriends.net Do note, the book focuses on the chicken experiences in Australia. While some solutions may vary depending on the climate, the principles are clear and applicable to all environments and chicken breeds. Duration - 5h 46m. Author - Grazyna Witkowska. Narrator - Mandy Grant-Grierson. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2021 Grazyna Witkowska ©.

Language:

English

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Opening Credits

1/21/2023

Duration:00:00:15

Part 1 background ch 1 introduction

1/21/2023

Duration:00:10:48

Part 1 background ch 2 chickens who started it all

1/21/2023

Duration:00:57:26

Part 2 more than just an egg supplier ch 1 establishing ties

1/21/2023

Duration:00:03:55

Part 2 more than just an egg supplier ch 2 chickens the sentient beings

1/21/2023

Duration:00:09:14

Part 2 more than just an egg supplier ch 3 chickens' gifts to us

1/21/2023

Duration:00:31:12

Part 3 planning for chickens ch 1 what does it take?

1/21/2023

Duration:00:09:49

Part 3 planning for chickens ch 2 which breed?

1/21/2023

Duration:00:27:50

Part 4 roosters ch 1 the misunderstood

1/21/2023

Duration:00:17:23

Part 4 roosters ch 2 other rooster issues

1/21/2023

Duration:00:01:43

Part 5 practicalities of keeping chickens ch 1 chicken kingdom

1/21/2023

Duration:01:05:20

Part 5 practicalities of keeping chickens ch 2 food

1/21/2023

Duration:00:28:36

Part 5 practicalities of keeping chickens ch 3 ongoing maintenance

1/21/2023

Duration:00:15:58

Part 5 practicalities of keeping chickens ch 4 retirement

1/21/2023

Duration:00:10:12

Part 6 what's next? ch 1 is all that worth the trouble?

1/21/2023

Duration:00:03:52

Part 6 what's next? ch 2 a quick checklist

1/21/2023

Duration:00:05:57

Part 6 what's next? ch 3 additional resources for continuous success

1/21/2023

Duration:00:05:14

Part 7 some lesser known facts ch 1 the smoke and mirrors of free range egg production

1/21/2023

Duration:00:14:36

Part 7 some lesser known facts ch 2 fascinating foxes

1/21/2023

Duration:00:03:45

Part 7 some lesser known facts ch 3 how much for a dozen eggs?

1/21/2023

Duration:00:07:06

Part 8 appendix planning for living with chickens ch 1 the ultimate planning experience

1/21/2023

Duration:00:02:56

Part 8 appendix planning for living with chickens ch 2 development and implementation details

1/21/2023

Duration:00:09:53

Part 8 appendix planning for living with chickens ch 3 operation details

1/21/2023

Duration:00:03:35

Ending Credits

1/21/2023

Duration:00:00:23