Julie Kirchner of the North Carolina-based venture tells us all about the joys of living with chickens and quail.
Though it may sound crazy, most keepers will confirm that their chickens feel emotions. Here are four feelings your birds may experience.
If a chicken can get something in its mouth, there's a chance it'll swallow it down—and that can lead to health problems and even toxicity.
The color genetics of chicken feathers can seem mystifying, especially when a blue-black-splash bird hatches. Here's a breakdown of how it happens.
Raising chickens for meat is a healthy, sustainable way to provide protein for the dinner table, whether you're on the grid or pursuing an off-grid lifestyle.
Losing a poultry friend is never easy, and there are guidelines to follow when laying your bird to rest. Here's what to remember when burying a chicken.
When raising chickens, it's always important to stay aware of salmonella risks. Here are some tips to help your backyard flock stay clear of an outbreak.
Stuck at home with an abundance of eggs? Why not conduct these four egg experiments (egg-spiriments?) at the kitchen table?
Chickens are great for the beginning farmer, but consider all four of these birds when establishing a world of poultry on the new farm.
When summer days leave birds struggling to cool down, you can offer the flock a variety of chicken treats (including the recipe here) to keep them comfortable.
As members of your chicken flock grow older, their aging bodies require some extra care and attention. These six steps will help you keep them comfortable.
You need to feed your hens the correct essential nutrients for a healthy flock and nutritious eggs and meat. Here's a breakdown of what that means.
