How To Give Your Chicken A Belly Rub
April 19, 2023Just like dogs and other domestic animals, a chicken will enjoy the occasional belly rub—so long as the bird trusts you to do it right.
ID & Defend Your Flock Against Predatory Birds
April 11, 2023Aerial predators can take a toll on your flock, so learn how to identify and protect your chickens against predatory birds.
Check Out This Chick Season Equipment Checklist
April 10, 2023It’s new flock season for many keepers, but make sure your setup is set up with essential equipment before you bring home spring chicks.
Colorful Orpingtons Flock To Cardinal Creek Homestead
April 5, 2023Cardinal Creek Homestead founder Lexis tells us how her chicks help keep the eastern Kentucky homestead full of fun and color.
Get Cozy In This Cool Coop At Almosta Farm
April 4, 2023When this family decided to turn a discarded shed into a chicken coop, they made sure to build a comfortable space for their hens and themselves.
Dealing With The Pasty Butt Problem In Chicks
April 3, 2023When fecal matter hardens, it can cause a blockage to a chick’s gastrointestinal system called pasty butt that, if left uncleaned, can cause the chick to die.
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!
