Being concerned about the cold is essential for backyard chicken owners, regardless of how efficient their coop may be. While chickens live and thrive outdoors, winter presents unique challenges.

When temperatures drop well below freezing, it isn't the cold alone that's usually the biggest threat to chickens. Moisture, drafts and prolonged outdoor exposure to freezing temperatures are what can ...

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 ...

A metal chicken coop is one of the most durable investments you can make for your flock. Unlike wood, metal resists pests and rot, but it comes with its own set of maintenance demands that shift with ...