by Crystal Sands
The New York Times has called her “One of our finest chroniclers of the natural world.” With 16 books for adults and 23 books for children, if you have any interest in animals, chances are good you have read a book written by Sy Montgomery. She is absolutely a treasure for her kindness, her view of the world, and her deep understanding of animals. Recently, her book What the Chicken Knows was released world wide. In it, she shares research and powerful stories about the intelligence and personalities of chickens. She challenges misconceptions the general public often has about chickens and emphasizes the wonder of these magnificent birds.
I had the opportunity and honor to sit with her to talk about her books and swap chicken stories. I hope you can sit with your tea or coffee and listen or listen while you work in the garden or clean the coop. No matter what, I hope you enjoy this interview with
For more information about Sy Montgomery’s books, background, and appearances, check out SyMontgomery.com. And you can purchase her beautiful book, What the Chicken Knows at your local bookstore or through Bookshop.org.
Crystal’s book, Chicken Stories: Life, Love, and Loss Living Ten Years with Chickens, is available for pre-order.