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

BOOTED BANTAM

Understanding Emotions

Fowl Pox

Winter PREP • As fall’s chill descends on your chickens, perform these winter-prep chores to keep your flock safe and warm.

RUN DMC • Do More for your Chickens to keep them active with these easy coop-and-run accessories.

ONE COOL Coop

When You FAIL Your Flock • Chicken-keeping is a life-and-death hobby, as predators are always around looking to take what we have.

Shutterclucks Winner!

wing tip • Create a trail of mystery to keep your flock from going stir crazy during winter.

COOP OPTIMIZATION • Adjust your coop systems by focusing on chickens’ access to healthy, clean food and water as well as environmental conditions, especially temperature.

wing tip • Lighting the coop in winter can be a touchy subject among chicken-keepers. Whether you decide to do it or not, give your hens the rest they need.

One Lonely Chickadee

Pampering POULTRY • Use these five fun ways to pamper your chickens.

wing tip • Proper precautions minimize damage to poultry, livestock and pets without disrupting the balance of nature.

Loneliness

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

BROCCOLI & SUN-DRIED TOMATO Holiday Brunch Tart

WINTER Nutrition MATTERS • Chickens’ routines change in cold weather, and that affects nutrition. It’s important for us to understand the changes and feed the flock accordingly.

THE truth ABOUT… • Cannibalistic Behaviors

Normal or Cannibalistic Behavior?

Old Hen Molt Help

LAST Squawk