Chickens can make a delightful addition to your backyard or farm. These quirky birds can provide your family with ethically raised eggs, meat, and countless hours of entertainment. If you’re planning ...

Homeowners shouldn’t wing it when it comes to the increasingly-popular practice of raising chickens in their backyards. The health effects from improper care can be dangerous, according to research co ...

Polish chickens are a European breed of chickens. They have a beautiful crest of feathers on their head. They were bred for show but can be great pets, too. Here’s more about Polish chicken ...

1. Provide plenty of shade. Chickens need access to shade to avoid overheating. Make sure there are plenty of trees or other structures that provide shade for your chickens to retreat to during the ...

Source: Anil Öztas, via Wikimedia Commons. Chickens are experiencing a surge in popularity. In the U.S. alone, there are an estimated 85 million backyard or household chickens, making them the third ...

A surge in backyard poultry interest is driving keepers to adopt smarter coop designs, predator-proofing, and feed storage solutions that cut labor and improve flock health. Recent guides from ...

In Episode 205 of Mother Earth News and Friends, Kenny Coogan chats with Heather Levin, longtime chicken-keeper and educator, about chicken combs. We start by answering the question “what is a chicken ...

Backyard chickens are now legal in Houston, but before you run out to buy any, better learn the basics. You can keep any number of birds in any sized yard thanks to the Texas Right to Farm Bill. When ...