Dot’s heading for the hills again. Oh don’t worry, this is actually pretty typical for the chicken. She’s has a daily ritual of taking off the second that her human opens up the coop in the morning ...

Before setting up a backyard coop, check local ordinances for any restrictions on raising chickens. Coops need adequate space, ventilation and predator protection to ensure the health and safety of ...

Raising chickens for eggs can be rewarding, but — as I wrote previously — it requires a commitment of time and money. If you do it properly, you will never have a shortage of fresh eggs, year-round.