No Rulz Ranch Hatchery in Oklahoma lists six things you need to know before raising your own backyard chickens. 1. Choose the right breed: Different breeds of chickens have different temperaments and ...

If you live in a region that feels like it rains more often than not, you’re not alone—and neither are your chickens! Raising backyard chickens in super wet and rainy conditions presents unique ...

Researchers find less Salmonella on backyard poultry farms. But concerns remain about the prevalance of multidrug-resistant bacteria on both large and small farms. In a comparison of differently sized ...

Before you build that backyard coop, read this. The expert advice will help you keep yourself and your flock safe.

Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak. Keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic. But if eggs ...

After offering a webinar last month on home butchering, Penn State Extension will offer a similar online session Thursday for those interested in raising their own pigs and poultry. The two-hour ...