Category: Chickens & Ducks (And Other Birds)

When I wanted to teach my kids responsibility, give them a pet, and have farm benefits, the first animal we gave them was chickens. Chickens are arguably one of the very best pets for kids to have as...

Chickens have many uses, including eggs, meat, or ornamental chickens. Some chicken owners want friendly chickens that can be part of the family in a pet setting.  If you are looking for...

Many people love the idea of having a rooster as part of their chicken flock. The early morning crowing is so iconic of farm life that when allowed, chicken owners often want to experience...

  Free-ranging chickens have many benefits, but it's sad and frustrating when hawks, owls, or eagles kill or kidnap your chickens. At that moment, they become the enemy! Keeping your chickens...

  Whether you are raising chickens as pets or as an income-generating sideline, having your chickens die is traumatic and potentially costly. Chickens (especially small or young ones) may die...

  So turkey mainly had been a meal I prepared at Thanksgiving, and I had never really had as much experience with them as I do with chickens. Imagine my surprise when I took in a tenant for...