No longer just a commercial egg producer, the Leghorn is experiencing a comeback as America’s favorite backyard heritage bird. Here’s all you need to know.

Residents in this historic district of Tampa cherish and look after their wild chicken population as part of the area’s old world charm.

The Plymouth Rock is a versatile heritage-poultry breed, ideal for eggs, meat, temperament, mothering and appearance. Here’s all you need to know.

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.

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.

Are you considering hatching your own chicks? Brief yourself on our trio of considerations before investing in your incubator.

Children can dream of various careers in agriculture, thanks to a big boost by Mattel Inc.’s best-known spokesmodel, Barbie.

Keep your cooped-up flock active and happy during the bitter chill with these tasty, entertaining treats as supplements to their regular diet.

Winter temperatures, snow and ice create challenges for people caring for chickens. Use these suggestions we’ve learned in Michigan to make those duties as tolerable as possible.

Transform your chickens from an everyday association into a gorgeous gathering by adding birds with these eye-catching feather patterns.