Chicken-keeping can be calm and fulfilling. But when a predator breeched this contributor's Orpington coop, the day quickly turned manic.
Chickens tend to get all the glory, but if you’re looking for small-scale, urban livestock, consider rabbits—the hair-raising mammals are perfect pets!
A teenage visionary created a flourishing farm in Oklahoma. The young hobby farmer feeds her family and, by donating the profits, helps others, too.
Turn your basic browns and common whites into a rainbow egg basket of color with blue-, green- and chocolate-colored eggs!
You can build your own water garden, complete with goldfish, captured rainwater and hyacinths that can serve as hydroponic chicken treats.
Sometimes a chicken (or more than one) will die of mysterious circumstances, but a poultry necropsy—post-mortem examination—can often provide details.
Chicken runs are great for protecting birds from predators, and rotational grazing can ensure healthy, nutritious pasture for your flock to enjoy.
You don’t have to live on a rural route to own chickens. Raising urban chickens within the city limits is quite possible with the right preparation.
Geese can guard against smaller predators and sound the alarm when larger animals approach, but choosing the right breed is important.
There’s a lot to know about chickens, whether you’ve raised them for years or you’re a newbie. Here are a few things to keep in mind about keeping chickens.
COVID-19 isn't the only coronavirus illness on chicken-keepers' minds. Learn about avian infectious bronchitis and how to protect poultry against infection.
Created to fight and famous for its mass commercial contributions, the Cornish chicken gets a bad rap. But this heritage breed can be great for the hobby farmer.
