Other chickens that lay blue eggs are often misidentified by the name, but the Araucana is a rare and distinct breed with its own collection of traits.
Chickens may be at the top of most poultry-keepers' lists, but you should consider raising ducks, both for their eggs and high-quality meat.
Don't put off deciding on (and installing) your choice of chicken coop, which should follow some basic rules to keep you and your hens happy and healthy.
When chick days are over, your pullets will need secure housing, so here are some chicken coop building basics to keep in mind for safe, happy hens.
The sad passing of farm founder Shar Hinson's father inspired her to fulfill her lifelong animal dreams through Sweet Serendipity Tiny Farm in Hesperia, California.
Your local farm farm supply store has everything you need to start a flock of chickens, and you'll be surprised the connections you'll make there.
Jan Pol, the star of National Geographic's "The Incredible Dr. Pol," gives us these five tips for hobby farmers to help keep their livestock healthy.
With the number of backyard poultry rising during the pandemic, so are cases of salmonella. Here are some tips for keeping your birds and you safe and healthy.
You've decided you want chickens and have picked your breed(s)—but how do you actually get baby chicks? Here are some pointers for starting your flock.
When starting out with poultry-keeping, it's important to know which chicken breeds are right for your space, your climate and your expectations.
Cold weather is hitting much of the country hard, so here are some pointers for caring for livestock when the mercury drops.
The pandemic era has a lot of people getting "cooped up," like this Indiana family who decided to add chickens to their backyard and their life.
