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Silkies & Polish Chickens Stand Out At Poised Poultry

Animals | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Adrianna Hyde from the Florida-based Poised Poultry farm tells us how caring for a couple of Buff Cochin Bantams sparked her poultry adventures.

Are You & Your Farm Prepared For A Health Emergency?

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Health & Nutrition | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Planning ahead for a potential emergency is the best medicine for your farm or homestead. Here's where to start when getting ready for the unexpected.

Chicken Chat: Third Try For Ohio Chickens

Animals | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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After two tragic tries, this Ohio keeper feared she'd never get her flock of chickens. But during the pandemic, her family finally got their birds.

Meet The Curious Peacocks & Tubby Chickens Of Mader’s Coop

Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Kristyn Mader from the New Mexico-based farm tells us how she and her daughter created the trending #TubbyChickenTuesdays hashtag.

When Chickens Are Molting, Care Is Key To Their Comfort

Animals | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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When fall arrives, feathers hit the floor as molting chickens shed and grow new ones. It's natural, but you can help your flock through the stress.

How To Add A New Hen To An Existing Chicken Flock

Chickens 101 | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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New hens are always exciting, but follow these important steps when you add a chicken to an existing flock to avoid fighting and injury.

Try These Fun Egg Experiments At Home!

Animals | Chickens 101 | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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If you've got a few eggs to spare, try out these fun egg experiments—including one that's sure to surprise your family and friends!

Hen Or Rooster: Can Egg Shape Predict A Chick’s Sex?

Chickens 101 | Poultry |
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Pointy eggs, round eggs—can egg shape tell you anything about the sex of the chick inside the shell? We take a look at the answer.

Check Out These 5 Funky Chicken Coop Designs!

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Looking for new ideas for your next chicken coop? These cool designs are funky, functional and sure to inspire your next coop build!

Is Wet Food Right For Your Flock Of Chickens?

Animals | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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People are talking about feeding wet food to their chickens. And while there are some reasons to consider it, there are drawbacks as well.

Can You Identify This Mystery Chicken Breed?

Animals | Chickens 101 | Poultry |
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A Mediterranean heritage chicken with an important, I say, important history in egg production, this mystery breed is the most common bird in the U.S.

Do Chickens Really Need Apple Cider Vinegar?

Chickens 101 | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Many poultry-keepers swear by the benefits of apple cider vinegar, but the truth is, your chickens don't need it (and it may cause more harm than good).

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