The U.S. has seen increased wildfires in recent years, which reminds us to keep our chickens safe from fire, as well as chemical effects of ash and pollutants.

DIY is all the rage, extending to citizen and community science projects. And if you try to breed a better bird, you’re doing some backyard biohacking, too.

With COVID-19, we all became well-versed in viral matters, but poultry-keepers have long known about coronaviruses commonly acquired by chickens.

Though not a favorite topic of discussion, sometimes keepers need to decide when a chicken needs euthanasia—and how to perform the task.

Interactive opportunities keep chickens engaged, well-behaved and healthy. Here are some environmental enrichments to consider for your birds.

Having healthy chickens is a matter of protecting against illness. Follow these simple steps for biosecurity to keep your flock guarded against sickness.

Vaccination data can be hard to obtain, and many vaccines are designed and packaged for large, commercial operations. Here are basic facts.

The move designed to promote responsible use of antibiotics for food-producing animals will affect your backyard flock.

Correctly composted poultry manure greatly improves garden soil.

What are the differences between these two common systems of raising poultry? We’ve got the answers covered.