Find Your Poultry Purpose Before Building A Flock
March 29, 2023It’s too easy to get swept up in the cuteness of Chick Day purchases, so take the time to figure out your poultry flock plan before chicken math takes over.
The Basics Of Egg Incubation & Hatching Chicks
March 28, 2023If you have a rooster, egg incubation could be a viable way to grow your flock. Here are some basics for getting started with hatching your own chicks.
Say Cheese! For Recent Reader Livestock Photos
March 24, 2023This round of Say Cheese contenders includes a curious calf, cuddly kitten, grinning goats and much more, so check out this photo roundup from Hobby Farms readers!
Just One Chicken? How To Help With Solitary Survival
March 15, 2023It’s never ideal to keep just one chicken, but when this chicken-keeper found her beloved rooster flying solo, she followed these steps to ensure winter survival.
Shutterclucks: Chickens Editors Choose Reader Photos
February 24, 2023In the Jan./Feb. 2023 issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens!
Developing A Beautiful Egg Rainbow With Ems Eggers
February 23, 2023Self-confessed chicken enthusiast Emily Loflin tells us about the joys of raising chicks at Ems Eggers, her Northern California hobby farm.
Protect Your Flock From Avian Flu With These Simple Tips
February 21, 2023Chicken-keepers should stay wary of avian flu, a deadly disease that, though not entirely preventable, can be safeguarded against with a few simple steps.
Coyote Or Fox? Know The Canid Culprit Stalking Your Coop
February 17, 2023Coyotes and foxes are two of the most common chicken predators. Here’s how to determine which is around and what to do about it.
Keeping a Conservation Flock: Recovering The Plymouth Rock
February 15, 2023Breed conservation efforts work. The Barred Plymouth Rock breed, once on the Livestock Conservancy’s Watch list, is a prime example.
Chicken General Store: Winter Chic(k) Decor
February 8, 2023Show your poultry pride with these hand-picked chicken selections! Our editors found these 9 items every chicken-keeper should check out.
