A Healthy Home Flock

“A Healthy Home Flock is a great guide to help any chicken owner keep their flock healthy from the start, and it’s filled with helpful photos and descriptions of illnesses to make it easier for you to identify what’s going on if your flock does fall ill. It’s also perfectly formatted so you can easily reference specific chicken health related topics in the future as needed.”–Krissy Ellis, @dunkin.ducks, author of Raising Ducks for Beginners and Beyond
“Chickens bring so much joy, and this book gives you the knowledge and confidence to help them thrive. A wonderful resource for anyone who wants to keep a happy, healthy flock.”–Amy Shore, @chicksandveg
“Nikki’s book is a wealth of hands on practical and JOYFUL knowledge about chicken keeping. She writes, speaks and educates like a best friend living next door, totally relatable and lovely. This book is a resource I know will be celebrated in the chicken keeping community because there is such a sea of information on the internet, it can be overwhelming to know where to turn. What a gift and labor of love! I know our chick customers will love it!”–Franchesca Duval, Alchemist Farm Chicken Hatchery
“Nikki’s dedication to her flock is something special, but her gift for teaching and helping others care for theirs is what makes her truly unforgettable.”–Paul Avellino, @avellinofarms
“Stop it! Nikki has a rare gift for making chicken keeping feel approachable, practical, and deeply rewarding for anyone willing to learn. As a hobby farmer who didn’t grow up on a farm, I trust Nikki’s knowledge completely–her clear, easy-to-follow guidance has become my go-to resource for every chicken challenge I face. Immediately yes!”–Carrie Turner, @eggsandbunnies
“This book takes the fear out of flock health with practical advice, reassurance, and the kind of wisdom that feels like having your smartest chicken friend on speed dial. Healthy Home Flock belongs on every chicken keeper’s shelf, from beginners to longtime flock owners.”–Lyndsey Gaskins, @thechickenschool
“This is an incredibly useful resource for anyone keeping backyard chickens. Nikki takes readers through every stage of the journey, from setting up the ideal environment and optimizing husbandry to recognizing disease, managing common health concerns, and navigating difficult decisions such as what to do with unwanted roosters and end-of-life care. The book is warm, practical, and thorough without being overwhelming. It will serve as an invaluable reference for all chicken keepers, but particularly those committed to providing the highest standards of welfare for their flock. As a small animal veterinarian, I especially appreciated the clear discussion of potential differential diagnoses and treatment options, helping owners recognize problems early and seek appropriate intervention when needed.”–Dr. Carra Walters
“We strongly believe that all chickens deserve medical care. Nikki’s book fills a huge gap in the current literature. Kudos to her for taking on this important work!”–Holly Callahan-Kasmala and Chrisie DiCarlo, hosts of Coffee with the Chicken Ladies podcast

Nikki Husted is a former public school teacher who “dropped out of school” to live the homesteader life with her family. While she enjoys gardening, composting, and canning, her primary focus is on chicken keeping. After she started sharing her adventures online, she quickly found a community of like-minded chicken keepers and homesteaders on TikTok, where she posts as Purely Chickens. She brings her expertise to the page in her book Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple. Find her online as @purelychickens.

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