Farm Animals

A backyard flock of chickens adds sound, color and movement to your garden landscape. With a little planning, raising a small flock of chickens in the backyard is fun and rewarding hobby for the...

Though chickens are usually raised for their fresh eggs, chickens are also highly effective at bug and slug control. In the May/June 2009 issue of "Grit Magazine," Pam Maynard calls chickens and...

I'm not a carpenter. I'm a single mom with one goal in mind. I wanted chickens. They needed a house. It can't be that hard, can it? Low on funds, I recycled every scrap of wood I could. And...

Build a chicken coop without problems or spending too much money. your chicken coop must include an easy clean up. Tilt the floor at the rear. Mess will flow right out. Must provide protection...

Raising chickens can be very rewarding! But just like every other animal, they need fresh water and food. In the winter, it can be difficult to keep their water from freezing. Here are a few...

If you own chickens, sooner or later, you will catch it..........no, I'm not talking about bird flu, but, the desire to get new chickens to add to your existing flock. Maybe you've been...

Although chicken houses can vary widely in shapes and sizes, a basic chicken house is comprised of the following basic elements: the coop, the nesting boxes and the run. The nesting boxes are...

An important part of keeping a chicken flock healthy is to get rid of mites and lice. These parasites, which hide in your chickens' feathers, legs, and in their coop, can decrease egg production...

Chicken coops and chicken tractors provide shelter from the elements, protection from predators and a home base to lay their eggs in. Coops are used primarily for chickens on a commercial feed...

The organic lifestyle is gaining in popularity as people around the globe become more attuned to optimizing nutrition. Organic living focuses on staying as natural as possible, with naturally...

Raising chickens in your backyard is becoming the latest trend. Lots of people want to build chicken tractors and therefore are looking for chicken tractor plans. A chicken tractor is a small...

The Araucana chicken breed originated in the Arauca region of Chile. They were raised by the Araucana Indians and are believed to be a cross between chickens and pheasants. The Araucana breed as...

Are you having problems with flies in your chicken coop or run or enclosure? Are you worried that the next door neighbors might notice the flies and complain? Here is a relatively easy and...

Many people are interested in having chickens as pets. What could be better then a pet that also helps to make breakfast? Free Range chickens can be very inexpensive to own. The major expense...

Deciding where to position your backyard chicken coop can make or break your success with egg laying chickens. Of course, you'll want to maximize the number of eggs your chickens produce. You...

Allowing your chickens to roam around your backyard gives them a chance to dust their feathers, scratch in the grass and sample worms and insects. The problem is, once your chickens are out, it...

Many people are deciding to raise their own chickens for eggs, even in urban locations. For some, it's about simplifying their lives and getting back to basics. You might be surprised to learn...

Barred Rock chickens are a variety of the Plymouth Rock breed, developed in New England in the early 1800s. They are considered a dual-purpose bird, good for laying as well as meat. Raising Barred...

You want to start your own backyard flock of hens. You may want fresh eggs, a little extra income from selling the extra eggs, and an organic way to control the pests in your yard and garden. Now...

So you bought a few chicks and now they've outgrown the cardboard box you started them in. What do you do now? If you don't have the money to blow on an expensive coop let me give you the...

The work involved in raising free-range chickens is easily outweighed by the benefits of having fresh eggs and poultry. You can raise your own small flock of free-range chickens even if you only...

Many people don't know that many cities allow you to raise chickens in your backyard. Chickens require minimal upkeep and don't need much room. They provide natural fertilizer, fresh eggs and are...

Silkie bantams are a small and delightful breed of chicken. Due to a lack of barbicels that normally hold a feather together, the silkie has soft feathers that resemble a silky fur. Best known for...

Developing a chicken coop is easy...building one takes planning.

Free chicken coop blueprints can be just what you need to construct your chicken coop without wasting a lot of effort making something that isn't sturdy or safe for your chickens. When you look...

Raising chickens in the city, or urban chickens, has never been easier! With increasing technology, smaller, easy to handle chicken coops and pens are now available, making it possible to raise...

This ehow article is about starting a backyard 'farm yard' that has chickens. I will tell you how I convinced (begged) my husband for pet chickens. How to feed, and basically treat them like...

First of all, the good news is that you really only need to give your chicken coop a top to bottom cleaning about twice a year. You should change the bedding on the floor of the coop and in the...

The location of your chicken coop and run is one of the most significant decisions you will make once you decide to get chickens, and involves answering some important questions. How close is...

Chickens that are newly hatched are called baby chicks. They are a popular attraction with children and adults alike. Sometimes offered for sale in the spring at feed and hardware stores, the baby...

You will have a sure source of entertainment if you decide to raise chickens in your backyard. You will need to do some preparations and a little research before your new guests arrive. Once you...

Chickens need coops to keep them safe from harmful elements in regards to the weather and, of course, from predators, domestic and wild who may be looking for a free chicken dinner. Chickens also...

Poultry fowl are susceptible to a number of parasites, including both lice and mites. The Chicken Mite, also known as the Red Roost Mite, feeds on the blood of the birds while they rest in the...

Raising chickens is a very rewarding hobby or business. Proper shelter and protection will ensure a healthy production of eggs and meat for sale or consumption. Feral animals often find ways into...

You probably think of chickens only food sources or dancing TV characters, but there are many people who keep these birds as pets. You might not want to think about that the next time you sit in...

Some of the first straw bale structures were said to be animal shelters. The natural insulation provided by straw bale construction creates a protected home for your flock and can be built on...

If you are considering keeping chickens as pets, one of the concerns you should address is how to keep them safe from backyard predators, such as raccoons, birds of prey and dogs, while providing...

If you have a bit of space on a small farm, you can raise laying hens for farm-fresh eggs of your own. While the chickens do take a bit of work, you can count on having eggs so fresh that no...

Raising grass-fed chickens is a wonderful hobby for those who choose to raise their own animals for food. The chickens can be for laying eggs only, or as a source of meat for the family. Letting...

Raising chickens is a simple hobby that provides eggs and meat for you and fertilizer for your garden. Like all animals, chickens require suitable housing. You can build a coop for your chickens...

Up until World War II, families often kept a small flock of chickens in the backyard. Chickens provide obvious benefits such as eggs, insect control and manure to use in the garden, but chickens...

The type of coop you pick for your chickens depends on whether you're raising chickens for meat, eggs, or both. It also depends on how large a flock you're planning to keep.