What the Chicken Knows

Book • 2024
Sy Montgomery's "What the Chicken Knows" delves into the often-overlooked intelligence and individuality of domestic chickens.

The book challenges common misconceptions about these birds, revealing their complex social structures, communication skills, and surprising cognitive abilities.

Montgomery shares anecdotes from her own experiences raising chickens, highlighting their unique personalities and capacity for affection.

Through detailed observations and scientific research, she paints a portrait of chickens as far more sophisticated creatures than previously imagined, prompting readers to reconsider their relationship with these common barnyard animals.

The book is a celebration of the often-underestimated intelligence found in the animal kingdom.

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