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

Chickens

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

IN THE MAIL • The United States Postal Service has been safely delivering boxes of day-old baby chicks and other poultry to customers since 1918.

CHICKS vs. PULLETS • Jump-starting your flock doesn’t necessarily mean starting with newborn chicks. Here’s what you need to know to weigh your options.

Food for Thought • Chickens seeming can and will eat anything, so educate yourself on what to feed in moderation and what to avoid at all costs.

BOREDOM Busters • These activities and tips will help keep your flock active and happy during winter doldrums.

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

SPRING VEGETABLE Breakfast Strata

Chickens in the Garden • Chickens and gardens aren’t a match made in heaven, but they can coexist and even benefit from each other.

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

Blue-Egg Blues • IF YOU WANT BLUE OR BLUISH EGGS, CHECK OUT THESE BREEDS.

Brown Beauties • We turn the spotlight on 12 top brown-egg-laying chickens.

POULTRY Pointers • These tidbits make a foray into chicken ownership a bit easier.

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

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

EGG Song