annieb123's review
5.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
DIY Chicken Keeping Projects from Fresh Eggs Daily is a new tutorial and project book for DIY enthusiasts by Lisa Steele. This is a nice follow up to her last DIY chicken hacks book and a fun addition to the flock-keeper's library. Due out 11th Feb 2020 from Quarto on their Quarry imprint, it's 160 pages and will be available in paperback format.
The logical format is appealing and easy to understand. The author has a breezy chatty style of writing that is more conversational and encouraging than dry and strictly instructional. Reading the book felt more like a cup of tea and long chat with a good friend than a classroom lecture. That really appealed to me. The introduction includes some background for writing the book which segues into a discussion of tools and supplies and safety.
The projects are roughly grouped thematically: quick & easy, handy/labor saving, pallet projects/upcycling, and weekend projects. The projects are rated by difficulty (1-3 eggs) and include an introduction, materials & tools lists (in US standard measures), pictures and tutorial directions. Many of them also include extra tips in colored sidebars. The instructions are well written and easy to follow.
The photography is very clear and full of lovely, appealing, and healthy chickens. There's a useful resource list (aimed mostly at North American readers) and a handy index at the back of the book.
Well written and appealing. Would make a nice gift for a beginning backyard chicken-herder (or soon-to-be).
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
DIY Chicken Keeping Projects from Fresh Eggs Daily is a new tutorial and project book for DIY enthusiasts by Lisa Steele. This is a nice follow up to her last DIY chicken hacks book and a fun addition to the flock-keeper's library. Due out 11th Feb 2020 from Quarto on their Quarry imprint, it's 160 pages and will be available in paperback format.
The logical format is appealing and easy to understand. The author has a breezy chatty style of writing that is more conversational and encouraging than dry and strictly instructional. Reading the book felt more like a cup of tea and long chat with a good friend than a classroom lecture. That really appealed to me. The introduction includes some background for writing the book which segues into a discussion of tools and supplies and safety.
The projects are roughly grouped thematically: quick & easy, handy/labor saving, pallet projects/upcycling, and weekend projects. The projects are rated by difficulty (1-3 eggs) and include an introduction, materials & tools lists (in US standard measures), pictures and tutorial directions. Many of them also include extra tips in colored sidebars. The instructions are well written and easy to follow.
The photography is very clear and full of lovely, appealing, and healthy chickens. There's a useful resource list (aimed mostly at North American readers) and a handy index at the back of the book.
Well written and appealing. Would make a nice gift for a beginning backyard chicken-herder (or soon-to-be).
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
ljrinaldi's review
5.0
This book is so much fun, but it helps if you have the tools to make the projects, as well as chickens to make the projects for.
But, if you have both, you are good to go.
The directions are quite clear. The projects are fun for both you and your chickens, and make it into more than just a generic coop. Plus, you give your chickens something to do, such as a swing in the coop, or a mirror, or a place to hide when the hawks show up looking for a little dinner.
Well written, clear, and fun. What else can you ask for in a combination for a book.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
But, if you have both, you are good to go.
The directions are quite clear. The projects are fun for both you and your chickens, and make it into more than just a generic coop. Plus, you give your chickens something to do, such as a swing in the coop, or a mirror, or a place to hide when the hawks show up looking for a little dinner.
Well written, clear, and fun. What else can you ask for in a combination for a book.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
gothicvamperstein's review
4.0
This was a fun and interesting DIY book. It had some great sections for the projects that made sense, such as quick and easy, handy, pallet and weekend. A lot of the projects looked quite fun, such as chick roosting bar, swinging bench, feeding station and roadside egg stand. The instructions were easy to follow as well.
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