All things chickens

Many chicken keepers these days have friendly, tame flocks of birds they consider to be their pets. Who knew chickens could be such docile creatures? But, have they always been that way? Were they friendly from the day they hatched? Nope! It all depends on how the owner raises them. Taming chickens isn't very hard, but it does require persistence and patience. So how do you get your flock to be affectionate, lap loving sweeties? The answers lie inside!

There are a few things you can add to your chickens' dust bath that make absolute sense, but don't add these 3 other things to it!

One of the most common questions people ask me is when can chicks go outside. Chicks can go outside when they're fully-feathered.

This week by week guide to raising chickens will show you what to do and what to expect from baby chicks until they are full grown.

Chickens love to get busy. They enjoy running around, scratching and pecking at things all the time. Now when they can't find anything that encourages those activities, they get bored. And when they do, it leads to unhealthy behavior which can cause serious health problems for your chooks...

If you have children, we'll let you in on over a dozen chicken breeds that are child-friendly, and will be super nice to your little ones.

There are lots of things that chickens can eat, including foods from the kitchen, from the garden, and from the earth.

Learn how to keep your chicken coop cool, save money on feed, and make sure your chickens lay more eggs with this great list of hacks and tips for your backyard chicken coops!

If you're really committed to caring for your chicks, here are 20 things you should seriously consider.

Here's a thorough list of what chickens can eat in more or less abundance. Turn your table scraps into fresh eggs and let nothing go to waste!