It's not uncommon for a chicken to become sick, and illness isn't a major catastrophe—though keepers do need to take a few precautions when a case arises.
You’ve ordered the breeds you want, and the package of day-old chicks has arrived. Now, the real work begins. Here's what you need to do on day one.
Poultry-keepers can't hide inside when the temperature drops, so here are five essentials to have on hand when caring for a chicken flock during winter.
A flock of hens will naturally establish a pecking order, but in some instances it's possible for a hen to develop the traits and behaviors of a rooster.
