For most of us, summers are getting hotter and drier. Heat stress and dehydration are the number one cause of death for chickens during extreme heat. Before we talk about how to keep your chicken ...

In general, children can safely interact with chickens if appropriate precautions are taken. Since chickens may carry bacteria that can lead to illness in humans, adhering to good hygiene practices is ...

It's become more popular in the last few years for people who don't farm to keep flocks of chickens in their back yards; many put up signs to sell any extra eggs. But avian flu has sickened birds in ...

Learn what to feed chickens in winter and how to keep them safe while they aid you in preparing the garden for next year’s growing season. This article is also in audio form for your listening ...

LORAIN, Ohio — Lorain residents may soon be allowed to raise chickens in their backyards, as City Council advanced a proposed ordinance to a second reading scheduled for July 7. The proposed ...

Here's yet another great reason for keeping chickens at home. The composting ring that is shown in this video is made from recycled plastics by Plastic Forests. *Not sponsored (I just love the ...

Jennifer Johnson wants to raise chickens – a dream she's had for nearly a decade. Still, it took until early February, after a dramatic spike in egg prices, for Johnson to convince her husband to say ...