Books
Two books, same promise: keeping chickens — without the fantasy.
If you want everything in one structured place (and something you can keep by the back door), the books are now live on Amazon.
Where to buy: both titles are available on Amazon (KDP). Amazon handles checkout, delivery and pricing.
UK backyard reality
Simple routines
Checklists
Less doom-scrolling
The guide
The Chicken Keeper
The “start here” path: setup → birds → routine → troubleshooting.
- Setup that works: coop/run sizing, predator-proofing basics, and what to buy first.
- Daily/weekly routines: the simple habits that prevent most problems.
- Real issues covered: mud, mites, bullying, egg oddities, stress and sickness signals.
- UK context: neighbours, practical constraints, and what beginners usually get wrong.
The tracker
The Chicken Keeper’s Diary
A simple flock logbook that makes you calmer and your chickens safer.
- Egg tracking: see patterns and spot “something’s off” early.
- Health notes: symptoms, treatments, dates — useful for you and any vet advice.
- Routine prompts: cleaning, bedding, feed changes, parasite checks.
- Practical peace of mind: the diary is what you reach for when you’re tired and worried.
Which one should you start with?
Most people should start with The Chicken Keeper. The diary is the add-on that keeps you consistent.
Start with the guide
If you’re setting up for the first time, worried about doing it “right”, or want a clear order to follow.
Add the diary
If you already have hens, want to track health/eggs, or you’re the “I want it organised” person.
Honest note: no book can remove the mess, the weather, or the occasional heartbreak — but a good system can stop the chaos.
What’s inside (in plain English)
- Clear “do this next” steps (not a blog rabbit hole).
- Checklists you can actually use — even when you’re tired.
- Space, coop and run sizing that prevents expensive mistakes.
- Care routines and red flags that catch problems early.
- Practical UK backyard realities: neighbours, noise, mud, and predator-proofing.
Want the free printable first?
Get the UK Backyard Chicken Starter Checklist — then decide if you want the full books.
FAQ
Are these books UK-focused?
Yes — the advice is written for UK back gardens and the realities people here actually face (weather, space, neighbours, sourcing birds).
Do you sell direct from this website?
Not currently. For now we’re keeping it simple: Amazon handles payment and delivery. The site stays focused on free guides, tools and community.
Can I read the guides for free instead?
Yes — most of the core ideas are here. The books are for people who want a structured path, fewer tabs open, and something they can reference fast.
Will you add more books?
If the community wants them. Use the Q&A page to request topics or vote on what should become a book next.