Learn more about molting, the natural process in which a chicken sheds old feathers and grows new ones, by Chickens magazine editors.
In this final "honest truth" about popular poultry, we recount experiences keeping Rhode Island Red, Golden Comet, Barred Plymouth Rock and Serama chicken breeds.
Give your flock a job by setting up an egg CSA for feed funds, good food for your neighbors and food production education for those who want to know more.
Looking at four more popular chicken breeds, we discuss real-life experiences keeping Dutch Booted Bantams, Japanese Bantams, Polish and Marans.
Continuing with our look at popular breeds, we discuss real-life experiences keeping Araucana, Cochin, Easter Egger and Welsummer chickens.
September is National Chicken Month, but there's always a good reason to celebrate your flock. Here are some ways and days to treat your poultry special.
Think you know everything there is to know about America’s favorite backyard poultry? Check out these chicken facts and expand your poultry knowledge.
In the July/August 2023 issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens!
For small and hobby farmers, rare breed chickens offer a number of benefits. Here's why to consider these breeds and how to get started as a keeper.
Incubating chicken and duck eggs from the school's farm offered invaluable lessons for a special class in this New Hampshire classroom!
It's important to protect your flock against wild animals, but don't forget domestic dogs and cats when securing your chickens from common predators.
Do you know this mystery chicken breed? With roots dating back to the times of Julius Caesar and two APA-recognized colors, this dependable layer is a keeper's delight!
