Supplementing your chickens' diet with a little scratch throughout the year can be beneficial to the flock's health and state of mind.
In this chicken Q-and-A, we learn how to keep birds "spaced out," how to encourage a hen to go broody and what vegetables go in a "chicken garden."
We like to give chickens our scraps as well as other items we believe will do them good. An expert tells us about five such treats, including yogurt, hot cereal and corn.
Purchasing a ready-made coop for your flock has its positive points. Let our buyer’s guide help you choose the right one.
I met Hedy one Thanksgiving when she was a chick at my mother's house. I had the chance to take her home—and she changed everything.
Produce? Yes, with some exceptions. Meat and fish? Sure, but only if it's cooked. There's also a chart about the scraps to avoid.
This round of contenders is led by a cow in a scenic landscape. Also making appearances are goats, kids, chickens, horses—and one human.
A recent Twitter exchange involved several definitions of "real" farmers. It showed me that some people obviously don't understand what we do or why.
You might have noticed the incredible way a chicken's neck moves—like in this Instagram video—but the reason behind it is fascinating.
Some waterfowl can coexist with chickens in coops, but the species' needs are different. Here are the things you need to know.
Warm temperatures have not yet reached some parts of the U.S., but hens are laying more because of increased daylight. Here's how to prevent frozen eggs and what to do with ones you find.
You don’t have to be a rancher to have a great herd of livestock on your hobby farm. Many terrific breeds are great for small acreage.
