6 Steps to Prepare for Shipped Chicks
February 27, 2019Are you waiting for an order of chicks that you’ve arranged to have shipped? Follow these steps to welcome your babies to their new home.
Say “Cheese!” Here Are the Best Recent Livestock Photos From Readers
February 26, 2019This round of contenders, led by a very funny farm, includes a camelid closeup, cold sheep, active pigs and a dog cozying up to a goat.
A Mini Farm, Herbal Coop Confetti & Chicken Shoes: 9 Chicken-Themed Products
February 22, 2019Show your love of poultry — and show your poultry some love — with rooster, hen and chic(k) décor as well as products to benefit your flock.
Best of Cluck: Here Are the Winners of Our Chicken Photo Contest
February 20, 2019Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in. Here are the winners and honorable mentions in our annual contest.
3 Things to Consider When Selecting an Incubator
February 20, 2019Are you considering hatching your own chicks? Brief yourself on our trio of considerations before investing in your incubator.
Poultry Profile: Get to Know the New Hampshire
February 19, 2019This dual-purpose breed created from the Rhode Island Red is known for its tasty meat and for producing extra large brown eggs.
Protect Your Chickens From Fly-Strike
February 18, 2019Fly-strike is among nature’s most insidious afflictions. Here are ways to prevent your birds from getting it and how to react if they do.
4 Reasons to Breed Your Goats—and 1 Reason Not To
February 18, 2019Breeding goats has advantages in several market areas. We outline those and also provide one that should not be your prime motivation.
How to Raise Crickets for Chicken Snacks
February 15, 2019You can buy crickets at bait stores or pet-supply retailers, or you can grow your own. Here’s what you need and how it works.
Chicken Chat: We Named Our Hens After Ourselves
February 15, 2019My family got chickens mostly for the eggs, but we’ve expanded our flock to include hens named after Disney princesses, too. Yep, I’m the crazy chicken lady.
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