Iris S. reviewed on 11/21/2008 + 3 more book reviews

New York Times restaurant critic William Grimes tell the true story of a Black Australorp hen that found its way into both his Astoria, Queens, yard and the hearts of his NYT readers. Chicken lovers and New Yorkers alike (and even New York chicken lovers) will enjoy this quick read, which also manages to include a nice introduction to chicken behavior, urban chicken farming, and local chicken laws (as in, yes, you CAN legally raise chickens in NYC!).

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