Wednesday, October 8, 2025

REVIEW: Let’s All Keep Chickens! by Dalia Monterroso

 

I’ve read my fair share of books about keeping poultry, but I always find myself coming back to this one. Let’s All Keep Chickens! by Dalia Monterroso has become my go-to reference for caring for my own flock.

Dalia shares a wealth of practical information, neatly divided into eleven chapters. She covers everything from setting up your coop and feeding routines to treating common ailments and caring for older hens. It’s truly a one-stop guide for anyone raising chickens—from fluffy chicks to wise old layers.

What I love most is how approachable the information is. The writing is clear, engaging, and easy to follow, whether you’re new to poultry keeping or have years of experience. I’ve tried several of Dalia’s holistic recipes with great success. My favorite is her Parasite Repellent Spray, a simple blend of essential oils, liquid soap, and water. I use it weekly to keep pests like mites and earwigs from taking up residence in the coop or nesting boxes.

The book is also full of cheerful color photos—many of them featuring Dalia’s own flock. I couldn’t help but laugh at the sight of her chickens dining out of Fiestaware bowls!

For even more tips and fun, be sure to visit Dalia’s YouTube channel, Welcome to Chickenlandia, where her passion for poultry really shines.

I give Let’s All Keep Chickens! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — five stars for its thoughtful, well-organized, and often humorous approach to chicken care. It’s informative without ever feeling overwhelming, and it’s become an essential part of my homestead bookshelf.

This truly is my go-to reference for chicken raising!

Purchase your copy here.


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