Raising Chicks

Dust bathing is essential for chicken health. Learn why hens do it, how to build an indoor or outdoor dust bath, and the best materials to keep mites away.

Raising chickens in the city isn’t as hard as you might think, and urban chickens are becoming popular everywhere. More

For most of us, showing chickens isn’t part of the plan. Personally, I prefer to keep a nice little flock

Sexing chicks is often necessary if they are to be sold. Selling day old chicks has become very popular as

Rescue chickens is a subject near and dear to my heart after rescuing many. It was a great way to

You might have a great and undiscovered talent for raising chickens in your backyard. Making sure it’s legal to own

Question Raising Chickens in cold weather: I need some advice this will be my first year ever having chickens. I’m

Week-by-week guide to raising chicks from day-old to fully feathered pullets — what changes each week, what to watch for, and when to make each management transition.

Chickens are the easiest livestock there is — and still, everyone’s first year comes with surprises. This page is the

Keeping chickens is one of the most rewarding things you can do in your backyard. You get fresh eggs every