Three French Hens to Add to Your Backyard Flock
November 26, 2025Expand—or start—your microflock the holiday way with this trio of chicken breeds originating from France. They really are three French hens!
What Can Chickens Eat: Holiday Edition
November 20, 2025Also Know What Can Chickens Not Eat So Your Birds Stay Safe and Healthy
Pumpkins for Chickens: 4 Ways Your Birds Can Benefit
October 22, 2025Let Your Birds Gobble Up Guts and Leftover Bits for a Delicious and Healthy Treat
Do Opossums Kill Chickens? Signs, Risks & Solutions
September 25, 2025While it’s true that opossums sometimes eat eggs and kill chicks and chickens, it’s better to safeguard your hens than try to eradicate them from your property.
Chicken Scratch Feed: A Complete Guide for Your Backyard Flock
September 5, 2025Your birds need a regular nutritional chicken ration, but offering supplemental scratch can offer additional physical and mental benefits for your flock.
Choosing the Right Chickens for Your Backyard Flock
July 25, 2025What’s the right chicken breed for your farm? Here’s how to determine which breeds will best meet your poultry expectations.
Red, White and Blue Chicken Breeds for Patriotic Flocks
June 25, 2025You can choose patriotic colors when building a flock. Show your love of America with these five chicken breeds for a mix of red, white and blue birds.
Toxic Foods for Chickens: 4 Summer Treats to Avoid
June 17, 2025When in doubt, stick to fresh produce and chicken-safe snacks, and always monitor your flock after introducing something new.
Plymouth Rock Chicken: From Endangered to Recovered
May 23, 2025The Plymouth Rock Chicken is an example that breed conservation efforts work.
American-Class Chickens: 3 Conservation Priority List Breeds
May 21, 2025Consider these three breeds—Buckeye, New Hampshire and Rhode Island White—when starting or growing your flock.
