Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

In general, chickens make amazing pets. Getting chickens “for the kids” is a heartwarming idea that conjures up images of sun-dappled yards, giggling children collecting eggs, and cuddly hens nestled ...

In Episode 135 of Mother Earth News and Friends podcast, Charlotte French and Zach Foley chat about different chicken breeds and why you might think about adding them to your flock.

With the rise in the price of eggs, Kansas State University professor and poultry expert Scott Beyer has gotten more and more calls from people asking about the best ways to go about raising chickens.

Have you ever wondered how some chickens thrive in freezing temperatures while others struggle to stay warm? If you live in a colder region, choosing the right poultry breeds can make all the ...

The near-total replacement of heritage breeds like Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Red with fast-growing hybrids is the single biggest driver of the flavor change in commercial chicken. A ...

Baby chicks including Black Australorps, Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpingtons huddle next to each other for warmth in their brooding pen. Kelly Rausch File photo With the rise in the price of eggs, ...

I hadn’t kept bantams until, about six years ago, a friend gave me two Lavender Pekins. Quickly named Pam and Betty, after my beloved Bolton aunt and granny, they proved as feisty and formidable as ...