Winter can bring boredom to the chicken coop—sometimes to dramatic and destructive effect. But these boredom busters keep chickens enriched and healthy.
It's not uncommon for a chicken to become sick, and illness isn't a major catastrophe—though keepers do need to take a few precautions when a case arises.
You’ve ordered the breeds you want, and the package of day-old chicks has arrived. Now, the real work begins. Here's what you need to do on day one.
Deep in the heart of Texas, you'll find the DIY Doolens and their deluxe, hand-built chicken coop, complete with runs, gardens and more!
Poultry-keepers can't hide inside when the temperature drops, so here are five essentials to have on hand when caring for a chicken flock during winter.
Natalie Green from Virginia-based Handmade On The Homestead tells us how to maximize small growing spaces and get the most from your produce.
A flock of hens will naturally establish a pecking order, but in some instances it's possible for a hen to develop the traits and behaviors of a rooster.
When an animal dies, a necropsy can provide a wealth of information that may help your other animals. Here are some considerations for having a necropsy done.
I wasn't looking for chickens on a recent trip to Las Vegas—I swear! But a chance encounter with a confection opened my eyes to poultry all over Sin City.
The new year is a great time to plan projects for chicken coop improvements that will benefit you and your birds. Here are four I plan to tackle in 2022.
Christina Robinson from Linguini Beans tells us about some of the hijinks her chickens (including farm star, Henrietta) love to get up to on the homestead.
There are a great many predators who would love to dine out in your chicken coop. Here's how to eliminate the threats, from scaring animals away to locking them out.
