If you don’t know the phrase “broody chickens,” you will learn it shortly after acquiring some. A broody hen has decided that she wants her eggs (and, often, the eggs of other hens) to hatch ...

But people who took the broody hen survey said that Buff Orpingtons, Silkies, Dorkings and Ameraucanas tend to go broody easily. In the Survey of Chicken Breeds and Hybrids, Silkies, Aseels ...

Once you've decided to raise chickens, you must decide which breed fits your situation best. Here's a rundown of the most sought-after chicken qualities.

Setting up your homestead for chickens requires planning to create a safe environment for your flock. Start with a ...

A broody hen may even pull out her own feathers to improve her nest. This is my hen, Charlene, when she went broody in fall of 2023. (Journal video by Lacey Vilhauer.) ...

What is the best breed of chicken for your farm or homestead? Use our survey results to help you choose the best backyard chicken breeds for eggs, meat, temperament, cold-hardiness and more.