Before hybrid broilers and superlayers, authors of poultry books in the early 1900s recommended some chicken breeds that are still prevalent today.
Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in. Here are some of the best. This round includes beautiful birds, a cute kid and a mountainous yoga pose.
Fluffy "house chickens" are among the items we found on the web. Others include a coaster set, superhero leg bands, a bracelet and greeting cards.
Is one of your hens unexpectedly setting? If you want to help this broody hen safely bring her chicks into your flock, follow these steps.
A boom mower, a cordless pruner, an ATV manure spreader and an adjustable rake are among the useful items our editors found.
Waterfowl behave differently than chickens, but they still have their pecking orders that you need to respect. Here's how to introduce new birds.
What is a chicken's normal body temperature? It varies, based on a number of internal and external factors. These basics will help you understand.
Unfortunately, the weeks after Easter yield lots of abandoned baby chicks. Follow these steps to care for any abandoned Easter chicks you might find in your care.
The Wyandotte is a hardy dual-purpose bird with loose, fluffy feathering that lends to its round shape.
My husband reluctantly agreed to let me start a backyard flock, but he fell in love with our hens as much as I have.
Fresh or dried, herbs help improve your flock’s health and keep your chickens laying happily. Here are five such green treats.
New chicken-keepers sometimes mistake the crop for a tumor. Learn where the crop is located, what it does and what can go wrong with it.
