Ana Hotaling

Not all Chick Days purchases have happy endings. Here’s why a new chick might fall ill and what you should do if your baby peep dies.

Chick Days bring joy to the local farm-supply store, but inexperienced staff members can make mistakes dangerous to chick health. Here’s are six worrying signs to look for.

Breed conservation efforts work. The Barred Plymouth Rock breed, once on the Livestock Conservancy’s Watch list, is a prime example.

Consider keeping these five American breeds (Chantecler, Delaware, Dominique, Jersey Giant and Rhode Island Red) that have slipped onto the Watch list in recent years.

Consider these three threatened American chicken breeds—Buckeye, New Hampshire and Rhode Island White—when starting or growing your flock.

These three endangered chicken breeds are worth keeping for conservation purposes as well as a long list of unique characteristics.

Backyard chickens are super popular today, but many breeds still face endangered status. Here’s what to keep in mind when starting a conservation flock to ensure a breed’s future.

You no doubt heard there’s an egg shortage these days, with grocery prices skyrocketing for a dozen. Here’s what’s happening and how you can help.

You may be up to your eyeballs in leftovers and wondering what, exactly, you can safely offer your chickens. Here are eight tips to keep in mind.

Expand—or start—your microflock the holiday way with this trio of chicken breeds originating from France. They really are three French hens!