Birth in a Chicken House: A Collection of Stories

by JAMES LUCAS, Michael Lynch (Illustrator)

Dr. Lucas takes you on his journey depicting the beauty and serenity of Southern Iowa, the memorable characters and unheard-of experiences. Relive humorous day-to-day stories of this small town veterinarian dealing with people and animals alike. This is the story of his family and the career he chose which fulfilled his goal of love for the country, animals, people and life.

Dr. James Lucas was born and raised on a farm in Southern Iowa. In his early high school years, he vowed to go to veterinary college and return to his hometown to provide veterinary service. He later married his high school sweetheart who also made the promise to make this life's goal with him. Dr. Lucas spent 36 years in the veterinary medical field. In 1986, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease causing him to take an early retirement, yet allowing him to retell his stories. A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to benefit the American Parkinson's Disease Association, Nebraska Chapter. This chapter includes the states of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota.

274 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1999

Reviews

[Jenna ( Chicken Mama )]

The Vet sure has some funny tales to tell ya. I couldn't stop laughing.
My favorite is the one with the Cat Scan and the cow.

[Marty]

I read this one several years ago, and I just finished Birth in a Chicken House II. Both books are by a vet in southwest Iowa who tells stories about his vet practice. It is a good view of farm animal care - castration, pulling calves, shots, poop. He's a good storyteller. Funny.

[Nicole]

Amazing. That's all I've got to say.

[J.]

Sometime humorous and sometimes sad stories based on real life experience of veterinarian James Lucas. The short 1-2 page tales make this an easy read when you only little time free for reading.