Learn how chickens handle cold, why frozen water is dangerous, and how dry bedding and airflow prevent winter health risks.

The post Fall Chicken Care: What to Do Before First Frost is by Melissa Strauss and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Fall ...

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 ...

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 ...

Backyard chickens mean super-fresh free-range eggs, and their poop is pure gold for organic gardens. But for many backyard poultry ranchers, chickens are a clucking, purring joy in themselves. The ...

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 ...

Over the past several years, what once seemed like a niche rural hobby has quietly crossed into suburban backyards: keeping pet chickens. According to the American Pet Products Association, about 11 ...

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 ...

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 ...