Chicken Boy
My Life with Hens
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Arthur Parkinson
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Arthur Parkinson
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
A captivating testament to the mutual rewards and delights of keeping chickens, by the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flower Yard
Most of us want a dog, or a cat, or a pony when we are young – but for Arthur Parkinson, it was always hens. Growing up in an ex-mining town in Nottinghamshire, the other kids in the playground called him 'Chicken Boy'. The quiet fulfilment of keeping hens became his sanctuary, a tonic for mental and physical health, a connection with his family and the natural world. Illustrated with Arthur's own characterful watercolours and photographs of his ‘girls’, Chicken Boy is a one-of-a-kind memoir of a life in nature.
©2023 Arthur Parkinson (P)2023 Penguin Audio
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- Ms. D. Thurman
- 07-04-23
Beautiful account of a life with Hens
A beautiful account of a life with hens, their care and joy.
Arthur adds in his own biography along the way, which gives the book a great honesty and depth.
Filled with love and the best advice for hen keepers, but written with such beauty and attention to detail.
Thank you very much Arthur, yet another gorgeous book.
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- Tory L
- 09-03-24
Brilliant
I am so pleased that I found this title. It is one of those that I will listen to more than once. As a keeper of a small flock of hens it was wonderful to listen to someone who deeply respects and cares for these intriguing creatures, whilst picking up practical tips and advice along the way. Anyone curious about chickens would also enjoy this. The author's performance was engaging and relaxing to listen to. I found the narrative to be very open, generously honest and joyful. I am thankful to the author for sharing his story.
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- W. Deal
- 11-05-23
Delightful
A joy to listen to. A practical hen-keeping must-read chock full of chicken tips. Wistfully romantic and touchingly personal too. Will be buying the book and all.
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- Emily
- 12-06-23
Heartwarming and practical book
A wonderful and inspiring listen for a new or experienced hen keeper. Practical advise, inspiring words and heartwarming story.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-01-24
Poultry mad and loved it
Excellent book from start to finish, after 35 years of poultry keeping/showing this book has reignited my love for all things fowl, I related to so much and picked up some tips along the way, ideal for the novice or expert keeper or even just an insight into us mad poultry folk.
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- Bee van Zuylen
- 11-04-23
Fabulous book . It makes one want to get a flock of chickens first , and then meet Arthur Parkinson.
Love this book . Wonderfully narrated and captivating. Please Arthur another book please soon.
I have learnt so much about an important subject .
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- LadyJ
- 19-01-25
Beautifully written
Full of knowledge and love, beautifully written, with moving personal anecdotes and glorious visual imagery.
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