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'What the Chicken Knows' book shares the scoop from inside the coop

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published May 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM EDT

Find a book excerpt here.

Sy Montgomery has written more than 34 books about some of the world’s most mysterious and beloved creatures. Her 2015 book “The Soul of an Octopus” was a love letter to the intelligence of the ocean’s mysterious dweller. Now, she tackles a bird you may recognize — the humble chicken.

“What the Chicken Knows” is a warm exploration of the charming individuality and delightful smarts of the domesticated fowl. Montgomery joins us.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Here & Now Newsroom