Backyard Poultry

As cooler fall weather arrives and we start decorating, it's fun to realize that many natural fall decorations make healthy chicken treats.

Backyard chickens can be expensive. But with a little hard work and innovation, there are ways to cut costs and save money raising chickens.

Here's how to go about integrating the chicks (now pullets) that hatched in the springtime into the main chicken flock without pecking order "fights".

It's enough to stop the heart of any new chicken owner. Your chicken is rolling on the ground, twitching and kicking. Is she having a seizure? Is she

If you live in a cold climate and are considering raising chickens, you're going to need cold hardy chicken breeds to ensure the success of your flock.

How long chickens lay eggs describes the key variables in how long chickens lay eggs and what breeds you might want to consider depending on how long you want your chickens to lay eggs.

Do you ever wonder what it's like to have a small farm? Take a peek into the life of a backyard farmer with our daily chores!

We want our chickens to be happy and healthy. In addition to their feed, you may want to give them a snack. Can chickens eat strawberries? Find out here!

How long do chickens lay eggs? It is important to know how many eggs a chicken lays so that you know what to expect from your backyard flock.

What should you feed your backyard ducks at every life stage?

When choosing among chicken coop designs it's important to consider these (sometimes less than obvious) basics to make chicken-keeping is fun.

Ducks are pretty easy animals to add to your farm. They don't need much in terms of shelter - just a secure, safe place to retreat to. It can be a sectioned

Did you know you can train chickens to come when you call? Chickens are very intelligent and can be trained just like the family dog!

You have chickens and want to know if your chicken is still laying. Well, there are a few signs that you can look for to tell if a chicken is still laying.

Assemble a chicken first aid kit now so you will be prepared when an emergency strikes!

Describes 8 important steps in how introducing new chickens should be done and relates an amusing story on consequences if you skip these steps.