Growing up in rural Texas, I was surrounded by animals of all kinds. One of my fondest memories was watching the chicks hatch. I waited for the hatchling, eager to begin training the baby chicks—and p... READ MORE
An increasing number of people around the country are choosing to keep poultry—like chickens and ducks—as part of the local foods movement. Many people consider them pets, going as far as naming their... READ MORE
Keeping your flock healthy this season By Nancy Buchannan Jefferson, PhD and Anthony Quant, PhD Poultry Nutritionists with Kalmbach Feeds Birds have a known zone of relative thermal comfort called ... READ MORE
Backyard (companion) poultry veterinarians use drugs to treat chickens to combat disease, overcome or prevent parasitic infections, or alleviate pain and suffering in the case of an injured bird. Ther... READ MORE
What they do and how to keep them healthy By Peter Brown, aka The Chicken Doctor Many people consider the chicken’s comb ornamental and mostly for show. This may be because combs come in all shapes an... READ MORE
Four steps to success By Brigid McCrea, PhD Have you ever eaten home-raised chicken? If not, then get ready for a rewarding experience. If you have sustainability on your mind, then you may wish to ... READ MORE
