Poultry

Brooding poultry chicks is a treat, and it is fun playing mother hen. Here are some "do's" and "don'ts" to keep your young chicks happy and healthy.

Chickens are great animals. Here are some reasons why they are so loved.

Discover the 10 most beautiful chicken breeds in the world.

Heat lamps are a fire hazard that not every chicken owner knows about. This article goes over why heat lamps are dangerous and offers alternative ways to keep your chickens warm through the winter.

When owning a flock of poultry, one needs to consider what to feed them. This is a general guide to feeding poultry and picking feed that is right for your budget, needs, and availability.

With backyard poultry becoming an ever-increasing trend, some chickens are bound to end up inside as "not-so-exotic" pets. But is this a good idea? Let's find out!

Learn how to take care of baby ducks or ducklings using this step-by-step guide covering what a baby duck eats and drinks to what it needs to thrive.

The topic of letting chickens go 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.

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

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

If you have been thinking about getting chickens, read this basic guide to get started raising them in a simple and cost-effective way.

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.

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.

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.

A fun but messy alternative to chickens, ducks can bring great joy given the proper care. Learn the basics here, including pros and cons, which variety to choose, and more.

Here is everything you'll want to know before purchasing chicks for the first time.

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

Raise your hand if you've never heard about training chickens. If your hand is up, you are in good company, as not many people realize chickens are actually trainable.

Pekin ducks have been around for over 2000 years. These beautiful birds grow extremely quickly and produce a lot of meat and eggs. They also make great pets and show birds due to their unique personalities and social skills. This article includes information about diet, habitat, breeding, and more.

Whether you raise chickens or just received a baby chick for Easter, you'll find a name in this list for every breed and personality.

Build an automatic watering system for your chickens for less than $10.

Domestic ducks are ducks that are cared for and/or raised by people. People typically raise ducks for pets, eggs, meat, and show. Domesticated ducks rely on people for food and shelter.

Incubators are expensive, and they aren't always trustworthy. Read on to find out how to create one yourself that works.

So you've decided you want to keep chickens, but where to start? What breed of chickens? How many do you need? Read on to find out.

What are the best breeds of chicken for your homestead or backyard flock? Read on to find out!

Here are some tips on what to do if your hen is injured, from someone who has been through it and was completely unprepared at the time. Learn about basic chicken first aid.

With so many breeds, it is difficult to choose the best for egg production. The type of duck you choose will depend on your needs. Let's take a look at what the different breeds have to offer.

This is our story about beginning to raise chickens. Learn from our mistakes about what to do and what not to do when raising chickens.

Ducks are foraging omnivores that love to eat things, especially snacks. With so many options, which foods make the best treats?

New to raising hens? Unsure how to begin? Here are some important tips for raising hens in your back yard.

This list will help you get an idea of what threatens your flock and how to guard against predation, but it is always good to discuss the subject of predators with other chicken owners around you.

Learn how to identify and remedy egg-eating in your flock.

This article offers tips on how to utilize the natural instincts of a broody hen to incubate, hatch, and raise your chicks naturally.

Keeping your chickens in confinement doesn't have to be a prison sentence. If you can't let them go free range, here's how to do it in the most healthy and humane way possible.

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

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

If you're new to raising chickens, picking out the right feed can be quite a challenge. Learn the differences so you can feed your flock only the very best!

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?

We all love pets, but some are more expensive and difficult to keep successfully than others. Chickens are an economical and easy alternative to the traditional pets like cats and dogs.

My family helps raise chickens as a member of a community where the work is shared and the blessings are many. We raise our chickens for the eggs, which are delicious, and we learn so much from them.

The dangers of owning chickens and why you can't own just a few.

Prevent predators from entering and killing your chickens by creating a predator-proof chicken coop and chicken run.

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.

Here are some tips and tricks on building your own chicken coop cheaply and also a basic design plan to get you started.

Learn which hens will lay eggs nearly all year round and will also provide you with delicious meat. Light Sussex, Wyandottes. . . certain breeds are better than others. Learn which ten breeds are best for both meat and eggs.

Chickens make great pets, and having a coop of chickens can help your family in so many ways! Check out our list of 45 rooster and chicken names!

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.

The Silver Laced Wyandotte chicken is one of the oldest American breeds. They are a popular breed for backyard flocks because of their beauty, temperament, and egg-laying abilities.

Ducks, geese and swans are feathered philosophers, offering us humans useful tips on relationships, job success, stress management and staying healthy. You won't think of them as bird-brained again!

These chickens come in a variety of beautiful colors and are fun to raise. In this article, I share photos and basic information about raising them.