Chickens filled a void left by the loss of Stella M's beloved cat, leading this young chicken-keeper to start flocks for herself and others.
Chickens are waddling their way into more hearts through animal-assisted therapy. Check out these stories of chickens helping people in times of need.
The Muscovy is one of the best egg-laying duck breeds, a meat-producing flytrap—and these quiet ducks won't make a quacking racket, either!
A popular duck with a recent history, the Welsh Harlequin breed brings a calm and friendly disposition, good egg-laying and striking beauty to the homestead.
Why would you keep older hens who no longer lay eggs? There are a number of reasons, in fact, from brooding abilities to friendship and more!
Livestock fencing is key to keeping animals where they belong, as well as keeping out predators who may injure or kill them. But what makes a good fence?
These Say Cheese contenders include cuddly chicks, winsome goats, some super hammy pigs and more, so check out this photo roundup from Hobby Farms readers!
You can beat inflation at the grocery store by raising and processing your own meat chickens. Here's how to process your homegrown chickens yourself.
This breakfast recipe pulls together goat cheese, fresh herbs, scrambled eggs and sweet potatoes for a hearty, delicious dish.
In the September/October issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens!
Check out these fun chicken-themed products, from fun dishes to coop deodorizer and more, in this recent General Store roundup!
You can apply chicken manure to add valuable nutrients to the garden, but it's critical to properly compost it first to keep dangerous bacteria off your produce.
