Spring weather can be very unpredictable, so when springtime cold weather hits, protect your chickens and other poultry from the frosty effects.
Though bedding material used in chicken coops may vary by geography and availability, the purpose of providing bedding remains the same: to manage waste and to provide a soft place for chickens to lay eggs.
There aren't bad chickens, but your birds can certainly develop some bad habits. From egg-eating to sleeping in trees, here are common problems (and what you can do).
What will chickens eat? Honestly, just about anything, so be careful of the few things that can hurt your flock of precious birds.
It's a real question: Is cannibalism common among chickens? And while there is a clear answer, keepers do need to keep an eye out for certain behaviors and conditions.
Chickens get a wide variety of worms, which are both common and typically no cause for alarm. Here are the top five and what you need to do.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is on the move in the U.S., so chicken-keepers should stay vigilant and informed. Here's what to know.
The H5N1 avian flu has been found in the U.S., so flock-keepers need to take these extra steps to protect their chickens against the infectious pathogen.
Testing before an exhibition is just a formality until your chicken tests positive for one or more diseases. Here's what to know in case that happens.
You can totally keep a flock of mixed poultry in one coop. The keys are following a few simple rules and minding the size of your flock.
Everyone's afraid of salmonella, and chicken-keepers especially know to beware the notorious pathogen. There are actually four kinds, though, each with different traits and implications.
Most chicken-keepers can take a passive approach to poultry primping, but for those that exhibit their chickens or keep pet birds indoors, these 11 grooming tools are essential.
