What the Chicken Knows

As a longtime fan of Sy Montgomery and someone with a growing interest in birds, I was thrilled to receive an ARC of What the Chicken Knows courtesy of NetGalley and Atria.

Childhood memories of playing with my grandmother's fluffy chicks in the shed after school came flooding back as I began reading. However, those feathered friends had faded into a distant memory, replaced by a more traditional, American view of adult chickens. Roosters, in particular, instilled a healthy dose of fear in me.

Montgomery, with her signature blend of heartwarming anecdotes and scientific insights, transforms our understanding of these common farmyard birds. She dismantles stereotypes, revealing the intelligence, complexity, and even bravery hidden beneath feathers.

This charming and informative book is packed with fascinating facts about chickens, leaving me with a newfound respect for these often-overlooked creatures.