Poultry

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.

Owning chickens in the suburbs might not be for everyone, but please consider it. Here's a long list of both the benefits and detriments of keeping chickens in a not-so-rural area.

Why raising backyard geese may be the next endeavor for your micro-farm.

Six easy and inexpensive ideas to keep your chickens from overheating in the summer.

Who doesn't want to own a pet duck!? Here are more than 250 duck names for your feathered friend!

How do you get your chicken coop ready for blizzards, tornadoes, thunderstorms, flooding, or hurricanes? Don't wait until severe weather is imminent to prepare your flock for the storm.

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.

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.

You may think you're raising your own turkey for Thanksgiving, but you probably aren't... here are the facts about raising turkeys.

Eggs don't have to be out of reach with this handy tool made from common household items.

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.

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.

A fun but messy alternative to chickens, ducks can bring great joy given the proper care.

A guide to how we feed, water, and care for our chickens during the cold Northeastern winter.

People love to breed animals with extreme characteristics, but what does this mean for chickens? Take a gander at some truly freaky chicken breeds.

The topic of letting chickens free-range vs. keeping them in a chicken run is frequently debated. This article will list three pros and three cons of both sides to help you figure out which option is best for your animals.