Australorps, with their black feathers that absorb heat efficiently, are another excellent choice for winter laying.

Wondering what to feed chickens in winter? After 10 years of raising chickens in Iowa where winter temperatures regularly ...

When the temps drop, it ain’t just your chickens feelin’ the chill—your fresh eggs can freeze up fast, too! Frozen eggs can crack, makin’ ‘em useless or even unsafe. Let’s talk about how to keep your ...

If you own backyard chickens, you might have already noticed a decrease in egg production as the fall season has begun, and the daylight hours have lessened. Hens require 12 to 14 hours of daylight to ...