For most of us, summers are getting hotter and drier. Heat stress and dehydration are the number one cause of death for chickens during extreme heat. Before we talk about how to keep your chicken ...

Summer is finally here, and temperatures are rising across the country. If you're lucky enough to have a pool to cool off in, you're probably in it a few times a day. The residents of Rainbow Chicken ...

1. Provide plenty of shade. Chickens need access to shade to avoid overheating. Make sure there are plenty of trees or other structures that provide shade for your chickens to retreat to during the ...

So you’ve consulted your city’s municipal code regarding backyard poultry — or just decided, “Cluck the neighbors, I’m getting chickens!” Next you’ll need a home for your birds that offers room to ...

Jodi Henke was the writer and host of the Successful Farming/Living the Country Life National Radio programs and producer of the Successful Farming podcasts. Occasionally she writes an article and ...