The author, famous more than 100 years ago, gave advice on keeping chickens that remains relevant today.
In the first of this three-part series, we consider the basics of breeding chickens.
In the first installment of this series, we cover avian influenza, bumblefoot, blowout, cannibalism, coccidiosis and conjunctivitis.
Before you enter your showgirl in Best of Breed, check out an event to see how it's done.
Ever wonder whether artificial insemination is right for your farm? Learn more about advances in this reproductive technology.
Get chicken décor for the kitchen and walls, increase omega-3 in your flock's eggs, automatically open the coop door and be ready for poultry injuries.
Some urban and suburban people who move to the country file complaints against existing farming operations. If one comes your way, your state's law might protect you.
You might want to raise chickens for eggs, meat or the aesthetics of the birds themselves. This overview covers traits of several common chicken breeds.
Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in. Here are some of the best.
The bumblebee doesn't make honey, its queen overwinters alone, and it pollinates through a most unusual mechanism.
The Marans found a new continent in the 20th century when U.S. soldiers brought the beautiful French bird to North America after World War II.
Tired of resorting to the flowers-and-brunch routine? Treat the Mama Hen in your life to this trio of celebratory sweets using your farm-fresh eggs.
