Chickens

Chickens is dedicated to all chicken enthusiasts. It's your best resource for all things poultry, including nutrition, health and wellbeing. Each issue of Chickens magazine also contains inspiring stories from fellow chicken-keepers. Get to know about different breeds of chickens, new poultry products, DIY projects and a lot more.

Chickens

What’s in a Name? • Your chickens are part of your family; here are some great names to try.

MINORCA

What’s the Deal with Wet Food?

Keeping Calm in the Coop

Egg PRODUCTION • Keep your hens egg production at its best, anytime of the year.

TRAIN Your Birds • Spend some time to teach your chickens some tricks, for fun and function.

ONE COOL Coop

CHICKEN Fence • Make sure your chicken fencing is up to the task.

Shutterclucks Winner!

wing tip • Offering winter scratch for physical and mental benefits for your flock.

START A Fall FLOCK • Jump-start your flock in fall for some added coop benefits.

wing tip • Support your flock during their annual molt with the following tips.

THE truth ABOUT… • What’s it really like going through a molt? Here are some whys and hows of molting.

WHITE, EGGSHELL, CREAM, ETC. • These popular breeds are good layers of white eggs, adding interest to your egg basket.

wing tip • To get the most productive flock possible, cull your layers to be used for the table.

General Store • Bring the chickens inside with rooster, hen and chic(k) décor.

APPLE ROSEMARY Custard Cake

A Cautious Tail

KEEPING IT Clean • Whether you view your hens as pets or egg-producing livestock, you’ll need to implement cleaning strategies you administer on varying intervals.

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