Best Bird Care Books of 2025

The fourth edition of Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, by Gail Damerow, is a must-have for both novice and experienced poultry keepers. This comprehensive handbook covers everything from breed selection to managing layers and meat birds, with recent research into chicken behavior and communication making the sections on flock management truly authoritative. The book is now completely revised and redesigned, with new color photos and illustrations providing more specificity and information about chicken breeds, anatomy, and health. Overall, this book is exhaustively thorough and well-written, making it an essential guide for anyone raising chickens.

"How to Speak Chicken: Why Your Chickens Do What They Do & Say What They Say" is a fascinating guide for backyard chicken enthusiasts. The author, Melissa Caughey, shares her firsthand observations and scientific findings about how chickens communicate, interact, and establish their roles within the flock. The book answers interesting questions such as whether chickens have names for each other, how their eyes work, and how they learn. The book is a Foreword INDIES Silver Award Winner and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. Overall, this book is a quirky and informative guide that sheds light on the fascinating world of backyard chickens.

World of Eric Carle, My First Library Animal Board Book Block 12-Book Set - PI Kids is a delightful early learning set for preschoolers. The set features 12 sturdy board books with Eric Carle's classic animal illustrations, including bears, bees, cats, dogs, elephants, fish, giraffes, lions, turtles, chickens, lizards, and zebras. The small board books are durable and perfect for small children, and the carry case has a built-in handle for easy travel and storage. Sharing these books with your little one will strengthen your bond and provide much discovery about animal friends. Overall, this Book Block Library is a unique and convenient set that any child will enjoy.

The Smithsonian Handbooks: Birds of Florida is an essential guide for both seasoned birders and amateur ornithologists. This comprehensive field guide covers all the regions of the United States, including localized areas such as the Mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest, and New England. The book features each local species with its own profile, including descriptions of habitats and annotated photographs that highlight specific characteristics and other points of interest. The guide is created in association with the Smithsonian Institution and is a staple for any bird watcher. The book is published by DK, the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, and is available in over 87 countries and 62 languages.

The Homesteader's Natural Chicken Keeping Handbook by Amy Fewell is a comprehensive guide for modern homesteaders and backyard farm enthusiasts on raising, feeding, breeding, selling, and enjoying chickens. The book covers all aspects of natural chicken keeping, from understanding chicken behavior to setting up coops and brooders, hatching chicks, and cooking delicious recipes. The author's heritage chicken keeping skills are presented with a modern twist, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in raising all-natural chickens. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to start or improve their chicken keeping skills.

The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated book that covers everything needed to keep pet chickens healthy and happy. Kathy Shea Mormino, known as The Chicken Chick, shares her years of experience and collaborations with poultry experts to provide simple steps to care for these uncommon pets with confidence. The book is well-organized and informative, making it an excellent resource for both newbie and veteran backyard chickeneers. As a chicken owner herself, Kathy's practical, down-to-earth approach to chicken-keeping is refreshing and makes this book stand out from other bird care books.

Brain Games - Birds Word Search Puzzles is a delightful book that contains 70 bird-themed word search puzzles with fascinating facts about birds. From parrots to vultures, birds of prey to owls, and many more, readers will find hundreds of bird names and dozens of interesting facts. The book is spiral-bound and has 160 pages, making it easy to carry around and perfect for bird enthusiasts and puzzle lovers of all ages. The answer key is included at the back of the book. Overall, this book is an excellent way to keep your mind sharp while learning more about the world of birds.

The Birds and Flowers Adult Coloring Book for Women is the perfect stress-relieving tool for anyone looking to unwind and relax. With over 80 pages of unique designs featuring beautiful illustrations of birds and flowers, this coloring book is sure to help alleviate anxiety and stress. The soft, flexible matte cover and high-quality paper make this book durable and easy to use, while the single-sided pages allow for easy removal and display of finished artwork. This book makes a great gift for anyone looking to practice mindfulness and reduce stress in their daily lives.

Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple is a comprehensive guide to backyard chicken keeping by Nikki Husted. With her years of experience, she shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of raising chickens from scratch. From the basics of getting started to the more advanced aspects of chicken care, this book covers everything you need to know. The author provides tips and techniques, including helpful stories from her own experience, to make backyard chicken keeping less daunting. This book is perfect for beginners who want to start raising chickens and for those who need a refresher on the essentials.

The book "Let's All Keep Chickens!: The Down-to-Earth Guide to Natural Practices for Healthier Birds and a Happier World" is an entry-level guide to backyard chicken keeping. Dalia Monterroso, the founder of Welcome to Chickenlandia, shares her belief that anyone can care for chickens with low-cost and natural practices. She covers topics such as planning a flock, raising baby chicks, and keeping chickens healthy. Monterroso celebrates the diversity of chicken keeping around the world and aims to create a more inclusive community. "Let's All Keep Chickens!" is a practical and inspiring book that encourages readers to trust their instincts and love their chickens.