Feathers are often discarded when your chickens, ducks, or geese are slaughtered, and that's a shame because they can be used for so many things. From filling pillows to creating works of art,...

If you've ever seen a worm crawling around in your chicken's droppings, you're not alone. It's not a pretty sight, but it is a common one. In fact, almost every backyard chicken keeper will have to...

Are you considering letting your chickens roam free? If so, you’re not alone. More and more people are realizing the benefits of free-range chickens, and they’re making the switch to backyard...

Are you thinking about keeping ducks but aren't sure if it's worth the time and effort? Maybe you have a flock of backyard chickens and now you're thinking about adding ducks to the mix. Maybe you've...

In my family, we produce a lot of food in our garden, and as a backyard farmer, I have long dreamed of buying more land and becoming fully self-sufficient. But how much land does that really...

I've always been fond of chickens, but my father stuck to the most popular breeds, and I didn't know that eggs come in so many lovely hues until I started breeding my own. Among these amazing birds,...