When you order chicks online, they are usually 1–3 days old. It’s why they are often called Day-Old-Chicks (DOC). Hatcheries and farms ship their chicks out within 24 hours after …

Do you like hardy and beautiful chickens? The Buckeye chicken is one purely American breed that would make a very fine addition to your chicken coop. Buckeyes are beautiful, dual-purposed, …

Alaska is the coldest state in America. It has long winters with temperatures almost constantly below freezing for eight months of the year.  Summer is warmer, but temperatures rarely get …

The Rhode Island Red (RIR) is a breed of domestic chicken that originated in the United States in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the late 19th century. The Rhode Island …

Dorking chickens are among the oldest in the United States. According to common knowledge, early immigrants transported this bird to the New World because it was the perfect farming chicken. …

Anyone that lives in North Carolina is aware of the moderate temperatures the state enjoys throughout the year. During January, the coldest month of the year, the average low temperature …

Alabama summers are hot and humid, which means that there are many chicken breeds that can’t survive in the Heart of Dixie. Fortunately, the winters aren’t terribly cold, and you …

If you are a backyard chicken enthusiast like me, you may need to add the Maran chicken to your flock. You’ll have much to enjoy rearing this beautiful, standout breed.  …

Are you looking for a bird that lays a commendable number of eggs or do you want a meaty breed with a fleshy carcass? Or perhaps you are looking for …

Egg consumption worldwide is increasing, and brown eggs are increasingly popular. This makes poultry farming a worthy venture. If you want to add brown egg-laying chickens to your flock, you …