Designed by students using reused materials, this cool chicken coop houses chickens that recycle food and yard waste into rich compost for the school garden!
Rodents are more pest than predator to chickens, but in the coop they can spread disease and cause destruction, so make sure you don't attract mice or rats.
You can use one of your broody hens to hatch duck eggs, says "An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Ducks" author Gail Damerow.
Do you know this mystery chicken breed? With European roots (and a name to boot), this striking bird lays dark-brown eggs all year long.
For Malia F., the family's flock led to hen bonding, a case of chicken math, a nasty pecking order incident and an introduction to poultry exhibition.
One of the original dual-purpose birds, the Redcap chicken is slowly starting to make a comeback. Learn more about this historic poultry below.
New chicks means it's time to check the brooder for drafts, damage and other detrimental conditions. This checklist will get your brooder up and ready for new baby birds!
Exotic birds can provide some varied beauty and sustainable income for many hobby farmers, but you need to follow a few rules to raise these fowl right.
Ornamental breeds of chickens bring pizzazz and companionship to the backyard, so consider one of these endangered breeds to add to your homestead!
As we ready for International Heritage Breeds Week, let's look at four critically endangered breeds of chickens: Campine, Houdan, La Flèche and Malay.
With its fluffy feathers and gentle demeanor, no other breed of chicken has inspired people to own poultry as has the Cochin, a beautiful Asian bird.
In this excerpt from "Chicken Keeping Pure + Simple: A Fun, Friendly Guide to Backyard Chicken Keeping," author Nikki Husted provides ideas to engage kids with your flock.
