If I want a few hens to provide eggs, do I need a rooster? Why should I have a rooster? Aren't they mean, noisy birds?
Six Reasons to Keep a Rooster in Your Yard
If you have been thinking about raising chickens, read this to get started in a simple and cost-effective way. We are talking just the basics.
Raising Chickens: Getting Started With Just the Basics
Want to house chickens in your backyard? When keeping chickens in your garden is not easy, it is time to build a hen house and a chicken run. Illustrated guide.
How to House Chickens in Your Backyard
A fun but messy alternative to chickens, ducks can bring great joy given the proper care.
A Beginner's Guide to Raising Ducks
Owning chickens in the suburbs might not be for everyone, but please consider it.
The Pros and Cons of Owning Chickens in the Suburbs
Watch a group of 100 Cornish Rock chickens grow from fuzzy yellow balls to noisy adults. This photo essay shows all phases of care and feeding on a private farm.
Photo Essay of the Life of a Chicken: From Newly Hatched to Adult
Are you excited about the world of waterfowl but just don't want a regular old duck to keep up with the Joneses? Prepare to learn the reasons why you should get out there and find a Muscovy.
10 Reasons Muscovy Ducks Make Great Pets
How to identify and remedy egg-eating in your flock.
What to Do When Your Hen Is an Egg Eater
Raise your hand if you've never heard about chickens being trained. If your hand is up, you are in good company as not many people ever thought chickens were trainable animals.
Why Dog Trainers Have an Interest in Training Chickens
The best backyard chicken breeds are friendly and provide a sufficient quantity of eggs. Breeds such as the Silver Gray Dorking and Buff Orpington are excellent choices for a backyard flock.
The Best Backyard Chicken Breeds
Prevent predators from entering and killing your chickens by creating a predator-proof chicken coop and chicken run.
How to Make a Predator Proof Chicken Coop
Great information for new backyard egg farmers, including my experience with raising Ameraucanas and Buff Orpingtons. A chart also shows you which chicken breeds will perform best in urban conditions.
Chickens: Best Backyard Egg-Laying Hen Breeds
Don't wait until severe weather is imminent to prepare your flock for the storm.
Preparing Your Coop for Severe Weather
What to know before purchasing chicks for the first time.
An Expert's Guide to Raising Healthy Chicks (and Surviving Chick Days)
Who doesn't want to own a pet duck!? Here are more than 250 duck names for your feathered friend!
250+ Duck Names for Your Feathered Friend
People love to breed animals with extreme characteristics, but what does this mean for chickens? Take a gander at some truly freaky chicken breeds.
Twelve Utterly Bizarre Chicken Breeds