<B>Get started keeping chickens in your own backyard with this down-to-earth guide by popular <I>chicken-fluencer</I> Nikki Husted (@purelychickens).</B><BR/><BR/> Keeping chickens <B>can look almost glamorous</B> online. It’s all beautiful chickens, cute baby chicks, and coops that look nice enough to spend the night in. The reality is that <B>keeping chickens is rewarding—but also a lot of work</B> and, well, poop cleanup. If you follow her online, you already know that Nikki shares <B>the good, the bad, and the ugly</B> of this popular hobby. In her first book, she remains unfiltered while she shares <B>the essential techniques and helpful stories from her own experience with backyard chickens</B>. That’s right: you can <B>learn from her own successes and mistakes</B>! <I>Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple</I> addresses: <BR/>  <ul><li><B>Where to start: </B>What are the rules for keeping chickens in your area? What do you need to get started? How many ch