Deworming Your Backyard Chickens: The Whys & Hows
August 7, 2023Chickens get worms, but the matter of deworming your flock can be complicated. We spoke with experts about when to deworm and how to safely administer antiparasitics.
The Reclaimed Chick Inn Is One Cool Coop!
August 1, 2023This cool coop, built from reclaimed shipping containers, protected its residents from catastrophic winds and today stands proud, rebuilt and better.
Dual-Purpose Animals Flourish At Rocking D Hobby Farm
July 6, 2023Retired registered nurse Carol Denney tells us how her adventures at Rocking D Hobby Farm are helping to better the local community.
Chicken Trackers May Show If Your Flock Logs More Steps Than You
June 26, 2023Can you beat your chicken’s step count? Chicken trackers may soon tell us everything we need to know about our flock’s activity level.
Choose Chickens For Your Desired Egg Colors
June 21, 2023When you have your own chickens, you’re not stuck with grocery-store white eggs. Here are some common layers with a rainbow’s variety of egg colors.
These Apps Can Help You Manage Backyard Chickens
June 21, 2023Need a tech helper to manage your flock? These four apps help you track your chickens on everything from egg productivity to feed intake and more!
Chicken Toe Injury? You May Need To Amputate. Here’s How
June 15, 2023It’s too common for a chicken’s toe to get injured, and in extreme cases amputation may be required. Though not fun, the task can be done by a keeper following these steps.
Shutterclucks: Chickens Editors Choose Reader Photos
June 14, 2023In the May/June 2023 issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens!
A Broody Hen Can Hatch Duck Eggs (Excerpt, “An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Ducks”)
June 5, 2023You can use one of your broody hens to hatch duck eggs, says “An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Ducks” author Gail Damerow.
Can You Identify This Mystery Chicken Breed?
June 1, 2023Do you know this mystery chicken breed? With European roots (and a name to boot), this striking bird lays dark-brown eggs all year long.
