Shutterclucks: Chickens Editors Choose Reader Photos
June 14, 2023In the May/June 2023 issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens!
Supplement With Chicken Scratch For Additional Benefits
June 13, 2023Your birds need a regular nutritional chicken ration, but offering supplemental scratch can offer additional physical and mental benefits for your flock.
A Broody Hen Can Hatch Duck Eggs (Excerpt, “An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Ducks”)
June 5, 2023You can use one of your broody hens to hatch duck eggs, says “An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Ducks” author Gail Damerow.
Can You Identify This Mystery Chicken Breed?
June 1, 2023Do you know this mystery chicken breed? With European roots (and a name to boot), this striking bird lays dark-brown eggs all year long.
Chicken Chat: Falling In Love With A Special Flock
May 31, 2023For Malia F., the family’s flock led to hen bonding, a case of chicken math, a nasty pecking order incident and an introduction to poultry exhibition.
Hats Off To The Redcap! Historic Chicken Makes A Comeback
May 31, 2023One of the original dual-purpose birds, the Redcap chicken is slowly starting to make a comeback. Learn more about this historic poultry below.
Check Out This Essential Chick Brooder Checklist
May 30, 2023New chicks means it’s time to check the brooder for drafts, damage and other detrimental conditions. This checklist will get your brooder up and ready for new baby birds!
Earn Some Extra “Clucks” With Exotic Bird Breeds
May 29, 2023Exotic birds can provide some varied beauty and sustainable income for many hobby farmers, but you need to follow a few rules to raise these fowl right.
3 Chicken Feeder Designs To Fit Your Needs & Budget
May 10, 2023If you’re considering chickens but unsure what feeder is right, check out these 3 chicken feeder types for your needs and budget.
What To Do (& Not Do) When Building A Chicken Tractor
May 8, 2023When this chicken-keeper decided to build a DIY chicken tractor using salvaged materials, not everything went smoothly. Here’s what worked and didn’t in this DIY build.
