Kalikolehua Orian

Kalikolehua Orian, a native of Hawaii, has always had a passion for writing. She discovered a particular joy in crafting children's books in rhyme, often finding inspiration close to home, including "The Mighty Sarah" for her then 3-year-old daughter and "Cameron The Awesome" for her young son. Kaliko's mother, Sue Ellen, a second-grade school teacher, was her greatest cheerleader. In 2014, Kaliko rescued a small flock of hens from being euthanized. With no farming experience and 300 new mouths...See more

Kalikolehua Orian, a native of Hawaii, has always had a passion for writing. She discovered a particular joy in crafting children's books in rhyme, often finding inspiration close to home, including "The Mighty Sarah" for her then 3-year-old daughter and "Cameron The Awesome" for her young son. Kaliko's mother, Sue Ellen, a second-grade school teacher, was her greatest cheerleader. In 2014, Kaliko rescued a small flock of hens from being euthanized. With no farming experience and 300 new mouths to feed, Kaliko quickly found herself in the egg-laying business. With incredible support from her immediate and extended families, she has built her small enterprise into the Kaliko Farms and Omma's Garden brands, sold in the higher-end grocery chains and farmers markets in the Los Angeles area.Once immersed in the day-to-day lives of raising chickens, it soon became evident to Kaliko that hens had opinions, and the more she observed, the more the stories unfolded. One particular little white hen, a frizzle bantam she named Lucy, provided endless hours of entertainment for the family, and hence The Lucy Flufferbutt series was born.Kaliko is a dedicated advocate of raising chickens in a free-range environment, where they can play outside their houses, bask in the warm sun, visit with friends under shade trees, and forage and roost to their heart's content. A clean coop, with fresh water and food, is an absolute must for a happy, healthy flock! Kaliko resides in Southern California with her family, puppies, and chickens. See less