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.
Many poultry-keepers swear by the benefits of apple cider vinegar, but the truth is, your chickens don't need it (and it may cause more harm than good).
Is your bird looking black and blue? A few different things can cause a bruise on the beak, but don't worry—it's common and typically clears up itself.
From the Rhode Island Red to Iowa Blue to Jersey Giant, these chickens were made in the US of A and bear their state of origin right in the name!
Expand your chicken-keeping hobby by showing at a poultry exhibition. Here's how to find, sign up for and (hopefully) win with your bird at shows!
Phew, it's hot! And for your chickens, heat waves can mean heat stress—a potentially dangerous condition. Here are some ways to help your birds stay cool.
You can have it all—a friendly flock of chickens and a relaxing vacation away from home. Here are some tips for getting away without getting in trouble.
Spice up your brown and white egg basket with some color. From blue to pink, green to yellow, you can get a rainbow of egg colors with the right chickens!
Used correctly, chickens can turn soil, eliminate weeds and pests, fertilize and more in your garden or growing space. Here are some tips for gardening with chickens.
Neighbors resistant to your backyard flock may harbor common misconceptions about chickens. Here are the top seven myths, and ways you can avoid them.
In a perfect world, your neighbors would fall in love with your backyard chickens. But when disapproving residents raise a ruckus, you need to do these things.
You want backyard chickens, but are your neighbors on board with the idea? Here are some ways to help them get (and stay) positive about domestic poultry.
