Striking photography captured by Ilana Rose, and beautifully crafted stories penned by Fiona Scott-Norman combine to show the diversity and eccentricity of Australian's who adore their chickens.

Meet people in the book including Nik Round, an advertising executive who is focused on saving a heritage breed.

Then there's Summer Farilly, a 12-year-old with autism, who connects with the world through her chooks and has started a chicken therapy program.

Holly Snowflake is a comedian, who performed her show, Crazy Chicken Nerd, with her silkie bantams.

There are also essays on all-important topics such as how to name your chook, the pecking order and chicken maths.

For your chance to win a copy of This Chicken Life email nreynolds@therural.com.au. Make sure you include This Chicken Life in the subject-line of the email. Also include your name and address in the body of the email.

The winner will be drawn at random on November 26.