In the first of this three-part series, we consider the basics of breeding chickens.
In the first installment of this series, we cover avian influenza, bumblefoot, blowout, cannibalism, coccidiosis and conjunctivitis.
Before you enter your showgirl in Best of Breed, check out an event to see how it's done.
Get chicken décor for the kitchen and walls, increase omega-3 in your flock's eggs, automatically open the coop door and be ready for poultry injuries.
Some urban and suburban people who move to the country file complaints against existing farming operations. If one comes your way, your state's law might protect you.
You might want to raise chickens for eggs, meat or the aesthetics of the birds themselves. This overview covers traits of several common chicken breeds.
Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in. Here are some of the best.
The Marans found a new continent in the 20th century when U.S. soldiers brought the beautiful French bird to North America after World War II.
Tired of resorting to the flowers-and-brunch routine? Treat the Mama Hen in your life to this trio of celebratory sweets using your farm-fresh eggs.
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.
