The primary issue of chicken math may be an accumulation of poultry, but keep these important numbers in mind, too, when raising laying hens.
There are a handful of options for chicken coop roofs, but the skillion design, with a single slope, is a proven winner.
When Ashley Miller decided to get chickens, she did her research, finally deciding on the Barred Plymouth Rock breed. And now she's hooked.
A chicken faces many threats throughout its life, but for this chicken-keeper, saying farewell to an older bird was the hardest loss.
Your chickens don't like being cooped up all day with nothing to do. Keep your birds busy with these fun activities.
You pay for those daily gifts your laying hens provide, but you don’t have to break the bank on chicken feed.
Not sure what bait to put in your predator traps? Here are some animal-specific lessons gleaned from years of battling chicken thieves.
A rat infestation in or around the coop can be dangerous both to chickens and their keepers. Here's what to do if the rodents show up.
The Black Australorp chicken breed has a storied past, and its present popularity for numerous features promises a bright future.
Do not get on your hens’ bad side. Step wrong around your poultry and they’ll let loose a string of chicken cursing that’ll make you blush!
When a hen lays while roosting on a perch, the habit can quickly become a problem for the keeper. But there are some things you can do.
An egg is an amazing marvel of science, full of chemicals, architecture, nutrition and more. Eggs also taste great (but you already knew that!).
