Chickens are worth more than eggs and meat. Consider these usable poultry byproducts, from decorative feathers to fertilizer, that your flock can produce.

A big, docile chicken breed, the Brahma is a barnyard favorite for its gentle disposition, hardy nature, striking plumage and more!

Chicken bone broth is delicious and nutritious, so make and can some to sustain you and yours over the cold winter months. (Bonus: You can even use your extra roosters.)

Dual-purpose chicken breeds are great for both laying eggs and providing meat for the dinner table. Here are some of the most popular breeds.

Jacey Dean left LA for her family’s 100-acre Wisconsin farm with two goals in mind. She wanted an orchard and a flock of pheasants (on a budget).