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Under the Henfluence: Inside the World of Backyard Chickens and the People Who Love Them

Name: Under the Henfluence: Inside the World of Backyard Chickens and the People Who Love Them
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Book Synopsis: An immersive blend of chicken-keeping memoir and culture reporting by a journalist who accidentally became obsessed with her flock.

Since first domesticating the chicken thousands of years ago, humans have become exceptionally adept at raising them for food. Yet most people rarely interact with chickens or know much about them. In Under the Henfluence, culture reporter Tove Danovich explores the lives of these quirky, mysterious birds who stole her heart the moment her first box of chicks arrived at the post office.

From a hatchery in Iowa to a chicken show in Ohio to a rooster rescue in Minnesota, Danovich interviews the people breeding, training, healing, and, most importantly, adoring chickens. With more than 26 billion chickens living on industrial farms around the world, they're easy to dismiss as just another dinner ingredient. Yet Danovich's reporting reveals the hidden cleverness, quiet sweetness, and irresistible personalities of these birds, as well as the complex human-chicken relationship that has evolved over centuries.

This glimpse into the lives of backyard chickens doesn't just help us to understand chickens better―it also casts light back on ourselves and what we've ignored throughout the explosive growth of industrial agriculture.

Woven with delightful and sometimes heartbreaking anecdotes from Danovich's own henhouse, Under the Henfluence proves that chickens are so much more than what they bring to the table.

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Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of backyard chickens and the people who love them? Look no further than "Under the Henfluence: Inside the World of Backyard Chickens and the People Who Love Them." This immersive blend of chicken-keeping memoir and culture reporting by journalist Tove Danovich will capture your heart and leave you wanting more.

Humans have been raising chickens for food for thousands of years, yet most people have little knowledge about these quirky and mysterious birds. In this captivating book, Danovich takes you on a journey from a hatchery in Iowa to a chicken show in Ohio, uncovering the untold stories and hidden personalities of chickens along the way.

With over 26 billion chickens residing on industrial farms worldwide, it's easy to overlook chickens as mere ingredients on our plates. But "Under the Henfluence" reveals the intelligence, sweetness, and irresistible characteristics of these feathered creatures. Through interviews with breeders, trainers, and enthusiasts, Danovich brings the complex relationship between humans and chickens into focus.

But it's not just about chickens; this book also sheds light on ourselves and what we've overlooked in the age of industrial agriculture. As Danovich shares delightful anecdotes from her own henhouse, you'll realize that chickens are so much more than their culinary contributions. They are creatures worth understanding and appreciating.

Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into the world of backyard chickens. Order your copy of "Under the Henfluence: Inside the World of Backyard Chickens and the People Who Love Them" today and gain a newfound appreciation for these remarkable birds.

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