Are poultry predators causing you problems? Here are four tried-and-true ways to protect your chickens against predatory animals.
Your chicken run can provide plenty of nutritious plants for your flock, so check out these flavorful, shade-producing plants you can start growing today.
Make a portable, lightweight, predator-proof chicken tractor that your flock will enjoy with these simple, step-by-step instructions.
Safeguarding your hens' environment against intruding rats is critically important. But what happens if rats get in the chicken run anyway?
In Maine, raising chickens can be daunting, but putting the chicken coop and run in a greenhouse keeps things cozy and safe.
Spring weather can be very unpredictable, so when springtime cold weather hits, protect your chickens and other poultry from the frosty effects.
Though bedding material used in chicken coops may vary by geography and availability, the purpose of providing bedding remains the same: to manage waste and to provide a soft place for chickens to lay eggs.
If you've got some hens and at least one rooster, you may consider hatching your own eggs with an incubator. Here's a look at some popular models.
It's a real question: Is cannibalism common among chickens? And while there is a clear answer, keepers do need to keep an eye out for certain behaviors and conditions.
When Tammy L. Haurilick decided to get chickens, she called on friends and her artistic skills to design a funky chicken yard and coop!
Looking to bring your poultry passion indoors or maybe upgrade the chicken coop? Our editors found these nine items every chicken-keeper should check out!
You can totally keep a flock of mixed poultry in one coop. The keys are following a few simple rules and minding the size of your flock.
