Do you aim to start a flock of chickens in the fall instead of the spring? These hardy chicken breeds are among the best to consider.
Understand How to Score Your Flock's Feathers to Determine Overall Health
Raising Baby Chickens in the Fall Has Lots of Advantages
Broodiness, parasites and roosters, along with molting, can cause feather loss in hens. Learn how to identify the cause and take appropriate action.
The Silkie is a bantam breed with a long history used mainly as an exhibition or pet chicken. Silkies are very broody and make wonderful surrogate hatchers.
By understanding when turkeys start laying eggs and how to care for them properly, you can enjoy fresh turkey eggs for years to come—and help preserve these important breeds for future generations.
Chickens, ducks, geese and quail all offer us incredible edible eggs. Here's our guide to size and other characteristics as well as nutritional value.
Barn cleaning may not be a goat owner’s favorite job, but with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be difficult.
Are brown eggs more nutritious? Why do some eggs have two yolks? When do hens start laying? Here are answers to these questions and more.
What's the right chicken breed for your farm? Here's how to determine which breeds will best meet your poultry expectations.
The Rhode Island Red is as American as its name depicts. With their friendly personalities and excellent egg production, it's easy to see how they have grown in popularity and will for years to come.
The Rhode Island White chicken is a versatile, cold-hardy, and friendly dual-purpose breed that deserves more attention in backyard and heritage flocks.
