When chickens escape their coop and make a run for it, it's a matter of life or death as they evade a handful of immediate threats.
At In Loving Swineness in northwest Florida, Christal and Frank Ellard capture and employ feral pigs to clear farmland of invasive grasses.
When Butters, a beloved Mottled Orpington, passed on recently, her keeper was moved to recount the special times shared with this unique hen.
This 7th-grader provides some great pointers on keeping poultry, from maintaining cleanliness year-round to season-specific tips for poultry health.
This European breed is developed from Japanese chickens first introduced by French missionaries. Can you identify this quiet, gentle mystery breed?
Ever wondered when a sheep is too old to breed? Or when a ewe is considered elderly? We looked into issues around breeding, age, health indicators and more!
If you're moving and plan on transporting your chickens from one state to another via interstate travel, you need to read up on the rules and do it right.
If you want year-round eggs, a few simple things can maximize your hens’ output. Here are some tried-and-true tricks for extending the laying season.
Different times of the year bring different challenges for a free-ranging flock, so check out these tips for foraging a flock through the changing seasons.
Salt-cured egg yolks preserve your layers' summer bounty for a umami-rich mealtime addition. Here's how to salt-cure egg yolks from your own coop!
It's important to know your enemy, and as a chicken-keeper, a big part of predator prevention is identifying the animals trying to hunt your flock for food.
Equine massages are becoming the norm, but what about massages for goats or cows? Turns out your livestock could benefit from massage therapy, too.
