Artist Lynn Rattray is inspired by the chickens as well as the community in this Tampa neighborhood. It shows in her portraits of Ybor chickens.
Ybor City is a district of Tampa with an eclectic history including a thriving population of wild chickens supported by its poultry-loving community.
We started with a flock of seven chickens, but our family's poultry love led us to build a grand palace for our growing assortment.
Pre-emptively protect your chickens' health by establishing contact with an avian veterinarian before the need arises. Here's how to find one.
Molting is a fact of life with chickens. Learn what happens — and how to help your birds — when the feathers start to fly.
Many school district budgets don't cover agricultural education. As a chicken-keeper or farmer, you can give elementary school students a start.
Bring the flock inside and show visitors your chicken enthusiasm with a decorative feeder, farm-themed wallpaper, a rooster planter and other items.
Our editors asked for chicken photos, and readers responded. This round has what looks like a school portrait, hens in golden twilight and a real statesman of a white rooster.
If you catch a predator such as a raccoon in a live trap, there are local and federal laws (as well as safety concerns) that guide what you do next.
Raccoons persisted until finding a way into one of our coops and killing all but 2 chickens. Here are potential weak points and how to secure them.
Predators or other extreme events can unexpectedly claim the life of your rooster. These tips will help you swiftly find a new flock leader.
If you're considering entering animals at a county fair, here are the health and identification requirements you can expect before they hit the show ring.
