Is the price of eggs making you want to jump on the chicken bandwagon? Be sure you check your local ordinances regarding chickens before you make your decision. We both enjoy fresh eggs from our ...

About 20 years ago, chickens—long a staple of farms and homesteads—began showing up in urban and suburban yards. They enabled city dwellers to source homegrown food, provided a touch ...

Watch these three-day-old chicks as they explore their brooder, featuring divided sections with various heat lamps, feeders, and waterers. Get an up-close look at their lively behaviors, from pecking ...

Now that you've picked out your chicks, it's time to get their new home ready. Consider how you will keep them warm and away from drafts, fed and watered, and safe from predators.

Getting started raising poultry is both exciting and rewarding in many ways. If you’re a hobby farmer or a beginner, an important key to health and growth is making sure they’re being raised in the ...

No matter where your chicks come from, isolate new birds for at least 30 days before introducing them to an existing flock. This is especially important if birds come from another backyard flock. If ...