Bumblefoot may sound funny, but for your chickens, this painful foot condition is no laughing matter. And left untreated, the malady could even prove fatal.
Being a good keeper means monitoring the health of your chicken flock. Here are five tips for maintaining the well-being of your birds.
Believe it or not, blood in an egg isn't uncommon, nor is it a sign of trouble. Rather, blood can show up in or on an egg for a few, very normal reasons.
Expect the unexpected when it comes to your flock's health with a well-stocked chicken first-aid kit. Here's what to include to keep your chickens healthy.
The U.S. has seen increased wildfires in recent years, which reminds us to keep our chickens safe from fire, as well as chemical effects of ash and pollutants.
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.
It's exciting to see your chicks hatch from their eggs, but keep an eye on your new little birds for these common conditions, some of which can prove fatal.
DIY is all the rage, extending to citizen and community science projects. And if you try to breed a better bird, you're doing some backyard biohacking, too.
Free-ranging chickens experience life to its fullest—including these four dangers. Here's what to watch out for and how you can protect your flock of prey animals.
With a voracious appetite for barnyard bugs, chickens are not naturally vegetarians, and it's OK (even beneficial) to give your flock meat now and again.
Feed is a sizable cost, but you can grow your own healthy, non-GMO rations for your chickens with farm-fresh seeds, grains and more.
