Hatching eggs seems straightforward, and it’s a fairly simple project—so long as you follow a few simple rules to ensure success.

Chickens, especially older ones, can develop cataracts, leading to blindness and difficulties. Here’s what you can do to help vision-disabled birds in your flock.

If your hen keeps smashing eggs you hope you hatch, your girl may (for a few reasons) be just too young to serve as a broody. Here’s why.

How long does a chicken live? If cared for properly, chickens can have a lifespan of a decade or more, producing eggs for much of that time.

Avian influenza is in the news, and that means chicken-keepers have questions. In this article, we try to answer the most common queries from concerned keepers.

Spring weather can be very unpredictable, so when springtime cold weather hits, protect your chickens and other poultry from the frosty effects.

It’s true that roosters can make quite a racket. But female chickens get plenty noisy, too, and these communications are nothing to worry about.

What will chickens eat? Honestly, just about anything, so be careful of the few things that can hurt your flock of precious birds.

It’s a real question: Is cannibalism common among chickens? And while there is a clear answer, keepers do need to keep an eye out for certain behaviors and conditions.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is on the move in the U.S., so chicken-keepers should stay vigilant and informed. Here’s what to know.