
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!

Green Haven Farmstead founder Clark Green tells us how the Ohio family venture runs on a shared spirit and a lot of hard work.

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.

Susanna Seidensticker from the California-based Bee The Change Microfarm, an organic microfarm, recounts her steps to sustainability.

And the winners are! We collected all the winners, runners up and honorable mentions from submissions for this year's Best of Cluck photo contest!

Incubating chicken and duck eggs from the school's farm offered invaluable lessons for a special class in this New Hampshire classroom!

Chickens get worms, but the matter of deworming your flock can be complicated. We spoke with experts about when to deworm and how to safely administer antiparasitics.

Have some calves with runny eyes? Pinkeye might be to blame. Read more to find out about this common summertime condition in cattle.

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.

This cool coop, built from reclaimed shipping containers, protected its residents from catastrophic winds and today stands proud, rebuilt and better.

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!

Follow these money-saving tips to get the most out of your experience keeping chickens without losing your nest egg on poultry supplies.