Interested in putting your birds to work? Consider these possibilities for a homegrown poultry business, including eggs, feathers and manure.
The survey shows big increases in the number of goat dairies and women farmers; other data reveal the popularity of goat products such as cheese and soap.
Supporting leafcutters, masons and other species of native solitary bees is just as important as helping their managed-colony counterparts.
Processing broilers can be daunting or traumatic the first few times. Here's a step-by-step guide to minimize animal suffering and keep meat safe.
Unexpected illness or injury is part of chicken-keeping. Handle chicken emergencies better with these preparatory steps.
Horses, cattle, goats and sheep have different behaviors and tendencies, requiring different fencing needs. Here's how to choose the best for your animals.
The beekeeping hobby is full of opinions and advice—and not all of it is good. We separate truth from several common beekeeping myths.
These products, including a generator, portable power supply and lantern, are aimed at those who want to live more independently and self-sufficiently.
Do you know the meaning of terms such as straight run, pip and zip, bloom, and hackle? Here's a starter kit of terms on chicken facts and physiology.
Before hybrid broilers and superlayers, authors of poultry books in the early 1900s recommended some chicken breeds that are still prevalent today.
Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in. Here are some of the best. This round includes beautiful birds, a cute kid and a mountainous yoga pose.
Fluffy "house chickens" are among the items we found on the web. Others include a coaster set, superhero leg bands, a bracelet and greeting cards.
