Meet the Alpha Hen: At the Top of the Pecking Order
May 19, 2025Regardless of whether a rooster is present, a single hen sits atop the female pecking order. Here’s how the behavior and balance of an alpha hen play out.
Chicken Chat: Building A Flock From Humble Beginnings
September 27, 2023After a move to rural Tennessee, Alison Davis and her husband decided to get six layer hens—and their chicken flock just grew from there to include free-ranging chickens and even ducks.
5 Winter Poultry-Keeping Essentials For Chicken Chores
January 19, 2022Poultry-keepers can’t hide inside when the temperature drops, so here are five essentials to have on hand when caring for a chicken flock during winter.
