Chick Days bring joy to the local farm-supply store, but inexperienced staff members can make mistakes dangerous to chick health. Here's are six worrying signs to look for.
Livestock guardian dogs are invaluable farm helpers, but if roaming becomes an issue you can try a GPS collar that trains and contains animals in a set area.
In the Jan./Feb. 2023 issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens!
Self-confessed chicken enthusiast Emily Loflin tells us about the joys of raising chicks at Ems Eggers, her Northern California hobby farm.
Chicken-keepers should stay wary of avian flu, a deadly disease that, though not entirely preventable, can be safeguarded against with a few simple steps.
These six books offer invaluable advice for anyone curious about starting with cattle, from keeping a beef herd to milking cows to butchering and more.
Coyotes and foxes are two of the most common chicken predators. Here's how to determine which is around and what to do about it.
Egg prices are up (you've surely heard), but grocery costs aren't the only reason you should consider keeping your own backyard chickens.
The early bird may get the worm, but with this fun and easy recipe, all your ladies can enjoy homemade gummy worms—a tasty, anytime chicken treat!
An orphaned or rejected lamb is a real possibility during lambing season, so make sure you get and stay ready for the unexpected.
Show your poultry pride with these hand-picked chicken selections! Our editors found these 9 items every chicken-keeper should check out.
Chickens see the world in a unique way due to some unique physical traits of their eyes. Read on to learn all about chicken vision!
