1. Provide plenty of shade. Chickens need access to shade to avoid overheating. Make sure there are plenty of trees or other structures that provide shade for your chickens to retreat to during the ...

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 ...

Chickens are ruling the roost across the country. No longer just a staple for rural farms or country cottages, chickens can be found in locations as unlikely as the backyards of Brooklyn brownstones ...

Since 2016, when the Cheyenne City Council voted to approve an ordinance allowing chickens in city limits, many people are enjoying homegrown eggs. But with that comes responsibility. People are swept ...

This workshop is for youth to learn the basics about raising chicks. Each module includes a handout for some hands on learning. In module one we go through breed selection, in module two we talk about ...