In her new book, journalist Tove Danovich documents how she fell in love with chickens and uncovered the truth of commercial fowl farming

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Tove Danovich was quickly captivated by chickens.

Birds are known to be among the most intelligent creatures on the planet, yet one fowl is still waiting to cross the road and join the rest of the flock: the chicken.

In her new book Under the Henfluence, Tove Danovich strives to clear up misconceptions about chickens being simple-minded animals primarily raised as a source of food by illustrating the complexities of their behavior, their interactions with other animals, and their cultural significance.

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