How long does a chicken live? If cared for properly, chickens can have a lifespan of a decade or more, producing eggs for much of that time.
Safeguarding your hens' environment against intruding rats is critically important. But what happens if rats get in the chicken run anyway?
Sometimes, a newborn chick will experience health struggles and need some help from its keeper. Here are a few ways to revive struggling chicks.
Chicken combs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, depending on the breed. Whether you're choosing for climate or aesthetics, here's a quick primer on combs!
Spring weather can be very unpredictable, so when springtime cold weather hits, protect your chickens and other poultry from the frosty effects.
There aren't bad chickens, but your birds can certainly develop some bad habits. From egg-eating to sleeping in trees, here are common problems (and what you can do).
This large, white chicken lays brown eggs and has striking features great for showing. Can you guess what it is? Read on for the answer!
It's true that roosters can make quite a racket. But female chickens get plenty noisy, too, and these communications are nothing to worry about.
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.
What will chickens eat? Honestly, just about anything, so be careful of the few things that can hurt your flock of precious birds.
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!
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.
