Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

Electric fencing is simple to set up and will help to discourage predators. Permanent chicken houses and fenced runs are wonderful if you have the space and the means to keep them clean, compost the ...

Mobile coops are a great way to keep a few chickens in a small space, while still allowing them to graze. After reading many of your chicken and egg articles, my 13-year-old daughter designed this ...

ENOCHVILLE, N.C.,None — Randy Klocke stood hunched over the brood of hens at his Enochville farm, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. His hands flashed down in a blur, grabbing a hen by a wing ...

Raising chickens in your backyard can be incredibly rewarding, regardless of whether you're doing it for fresh eggs, pest control, or simply the joy of having feathered companions. But before you ...