If you're moving and plan on transporting your chickens from one state to another via interstate travel, you need to read up on the rules and do it right.
How you'll use harvested rainwater influences cistern type and placement, water testing, treatment and more. Here's how to choose the right cistern for you.
If you want year-round eggs, a few simple things can maximize your hens’ output. Here are some tried-and-true tricks for extending the laying season.
Different times of the year bring different challenges for a free-ranging flock, so check out these tips for foraging a flock through the changing seasons.
Salt-cured egg yolks preserve your layers' summer bounty for a umami-rich mealtime addition. Here's how to salt-cure egg yolks from your own coop!
It’s time to start preparing garden beds for winter, an important process to ensure the beds are ready for planting as soon as temperatures warm back up.
It's important to know your enemy, and as a chicken-keeper, a big part of predator prevention is identifying the animals trying to hunt your flock for food.
Equine massages are becoming the norm, but what about massages for goats or cows? Turns out your livestock could benefit from massage therapy, too.
When you're establishing a growing endeavor of any size, it's important to ask a handful of key questions to determine your goals, needs and path forward.
When growing season comes to an abrupt end, you can freeze produce to quickly preserve your garden's late-season yield. Check out these 5 tips!
In a recent issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens!
Study shows guidance on garden soil contaminants such as lead is inconsistent—or missing altogether—but urban growers can take action.
