Wondering what to feed chickens in winter? After 10 years of raising chickens in Iowa where winter temperatures regularly plunge below -20°F, I’ve learned a thing or two about keeping my flock happy ...

Being concerned about the cold is essential for backyard chicken owners, regardless of how efficient their coop may be. While chickens live and thrive outdoors, winter presents unique challenges.

If you’re new to raising a backyard flock or getting ready for an unseasonably cold winter, knowing how to keep chickens warm in winter is a must. Keeping your cherished chooks comfy and cozy on cold ...

If you're in a lot of farming Facebook groups, odds are you've seen the posts from backyard chicken owners talking about how their hens stopped laying eggs and asking what to do about it. From about ...

Learn which Winter chickens to keep by examining your flock with an eye for chicken culling to remove the hens and roosters that contribute the least. A flock’s laying slows naturally as fall ...

Having a coop full of chickens can be great. Some people breed chickens as a hobby, while others have chickens for the fresh eggs and the fresh meat. Whatever your reasons are for having a coop, you ...

Feeding chickens in the summer months seems fairly easy. We let ours free range – with supervision since we have a den of foxes around – and they eat pretty much anything and everything, especially ...

Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes. Just click the save icon (with a heart!). Warm up on a blustery night with this collection of winter chicken recipes.

Chicken owners in Darien take several measures each winter to ensure their feathery outdoor pets stay warm and safe. Darien resident Sarah Madson uses a run, which is a short house where her chickens ...