Chrisie DiCarlo is a former veterinary technician. During her 15 years in the field, her accomplishments included managing a technical trauma team and receiving her certification as a veterinary dietician. Chrisie retired to become a stay at home mom. She and her husband of 23 years live on a small farm with 3 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, an African Gray parrot, and many, many chickens.

Holly Callahan-Kasmala has a MA in historical studies with a special interest in early American livestock. She is a long time fiber artist and writes about all things chicken, gardening, and sheep and wool. She and her husband live on a small farm where they enjoy the company of River the Aussie, Tulip the Staffordshire Terrier mix, a handspinner’s flock of rare breed Jacob and Hog Island sheep, and lots and lots of chickens.

Chrisie and Holly have been best friends for 40 years. Together they have over 26 years of experience keeping chickens.