Do you draw a blank when you try to name new members of your flock? Use one of these methods to assign your chickens names.
Many fencing systems exist, and selection depends on animals, grazing management plans, long-term goals and budget. Learn which is right for you.
An entire field of veterinary medicine is devoted to holistic medicine. Here are the basics in the form of home remedies and ways to keep your flock healthy.
Are you waiting for an order of chicks that you've arranged to have shipped? Follow these steps to welcome your babies to their new home.
This round of contenders, led by a very funny farm, includes a camelid closeup, cold sheep, active pigs and a dog cozying up to a goat.
Show your love of poultry — and show your poultry some love — with rooster, hen and chic(k) décor as well as products to benefit your flock.
Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in. Here are the winners and honorable mentions in our annual contest.
Are you considering hatching your own chicks? Brief yourself on our trio of considerations before investing in your incubator.
This dual-purpose breed created from the Rhode Island Red is known for its tasty meat and for producing extra large brown eggs.
Fly-strike is among nature's most insidious afflictions. Here are ways to prevent your birds from getting it and how to react if they do.
You can buy crickets at bait stores or pet-supply retailers, or you can grow your own. Here's what you need and how it works.
My family got chickens mostly for the eggs, but we've expanded our flock to include hens named after Disney princesses, too. Yep, I'm the crazy chicken lady.
