Tag: Chickens
How to keep a happy flock
Following the completion of their dry run, Eric Keller's chicken flock seems happy, with clean dry feet and shiny clean feathers.
Working, not working
Is she writing her column or shopping for chickens to add to the flock? You'll have to read on to find out.
We’re all in this coop together
There are always power struggles in the coop but Eliza Blue reminds her flock, they're all in it together.
Catching chickens is an art
Eliza Blue shares a story from back when she still had a rooster and more chickens and chicks than she knew what to do with.
The chicken math adds up
The current egg prices have Julie Geiss especially grateful for the small flock of hens she has at home.
How to optimize egg production in a backyard chicken flock
Egg production varies among chicken breeds and is affected by age, daylight hours and feed efficiency. Learn how to optimize your flock's production.
How to make sure farm fresh eggs are safe to eat
Small-scale egg producers and their consumers should understand good handling practices to ensure food safety when buying or selling farm fresh eggs.
Poultry in the pasture making a comeback
Learn more about the benefits of having poultry in the pasture — for both the poultry and other livestock that might be grazing it.
New cases of virulent Newcastle disease confirmed in California
USDA confirmed five additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, California.
USDA confirms virulent Newcastle disease in chickens in Arizona
The USDA has confirmed the first case of virulent Newcastle disease in Arizona, discovered in a small flock of pet chickens in Coconino County.
