Raising and processing chickens for meat is a worthwhile endeavor, but knowing how to inspect a carcass when processing poultry is important.
Chickens are worth more than eggs and meat. Consider these usable poultry byproducts, from decorative feathers to fertilizer, that your flock can produce.
Many chickens are cold hardy, but some breeds call for extra help in winter, especially in northern climates. Here are tips for keeping your chooks warm.
With supply-chain shortages causing price hikes and empty shelves, there's never been a better time to learn home chicken processing yourself.
Eliminate natural and manmade stresses to put your hens at ease and to ensure consistent laying. Here are some pointers for cutting stress in the chicken coop and run.
Chickens are prey animals, and there are plenty of predators who would happily make a meal out of your beloved hens. Follow these tips to keep your flock safe.
When molting season arrives, feathers drop as your chickens focus on growing new ones. Here's what's happening and what you can expect.
A big, docile chicken breed, the Brahma is a barnyard favorite for its gentle disposition, hardy nature, striking plumage and more!
New hens are always exciting, but follow these important steps when you add a chicken to an existing flock to avoid fighting and injury.
If you've got a few eggs to spare, try out these fun egg experiments—including one that's sure to surprise your family and friends!
Pointy eggs, round eggs—can egg shape tell you anything about the sex of the chick inside the shell? We take a look at the answer.
A Mediterranean heritage chicken with an important, I say, important history in egg production, this mystery breed is the most common bird in the U.S.
