This round of contenders, led by marching ducklings, includes a horse nuzzling a cat, a cow shielding a calf, two goats and a chicken.

Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers responded. This round has what looks like a school portrait, hens in golden twilight and a real statesman of a white rooster.

A chicken-keeper, homesteader and author turns from prose to poetry in his new book on living the farm life, “99½ Homesteading Poems.”

This alternative to annual rebreeding can keep milk production going for several years. Read more about it in our July/August issue.

This round of contenders, led by a very thoughtful horse, includes a gorgeous chicken, a playful pig, curious camelids and a friendly donkey.

These products, including a generator, portable power supply and lantern, are aimed at those who want to live more independently and self-sufficiently.

Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in. Here are some of the best. This round includes beautiful birds, a cute kid and a mountainous yoga pose.

The Wyandotte is a hardy dual-purpose bird with loose, fluffy feathering that lends to its round shape.

This round of contenders, led by a very funny farm, includes a camelid closeup, cold sheep, active pigs and a dog cozying up to a goat.

Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in. Here are the winners and honorable mentions in our annual contest.