Chickens

Chickens is dedicated to all chicken enthusiasts. It's your best resource for all things poultry, including nutrition, health and wellbeing. Each issue of Chickens magazine also contains inspiring stories from fellow chicken-keepers. Get to know about different breeds of chickens, new poultry products, DIY projects and a lot more.

Chickens

BREEDS you need

When A Chick Dies

Pullet to Layer

BROODING YOUR BABIES • Whether you’re hatching them yourself, or purchasing chicks from the nearest supplier, small chicks must be carefully tended.

Worm Worries • Consider deworming your chickens in spring.

ONE COOL Coop

My Dream Coop • This author wouldn’t go without these five features for his ideal chicken coop.

General Store • Bring the chickens inside with rooster, hen and chic(k) décor.

Best of Cluck PHOTO CONTEST • It’s that time of year again: our annual photo contest!

Chicken CHORE GUIDE • Mark your calendar; you’ve got some chicken chores to do!

Bacon Ranch EGG SALAD

READY, SET, HATCH! • This year, try incubating and hatching your own clutch of eggs.

Shutterclucks Winner!

Planting for POULTRY • Yolks will be yellower; combs, redder; and feathers, glossier — if your hens forage vitamin-rich fresh greens and other vegetables from their own garden.

Henny Penny

Wing tip • While many herbs are beneficial for chickens, these featured plants are some of the best herbs for baby chicks.

Chick in Distress

Time for Turkeys • Add a touch of turkey to your backyard.

Boost Protein Intake With Mealworms

LAST Squawk