Shutterclucks

Foiling Frostbite

The temperature was minus-5 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning it

MYSTERY breed

Chickens and other poultry members come in all

NAKED BIRDS

When temperatures drop is not the time to be without feathers!

Visual Inspections

Food safety, quality and welfare should all be taken into consideration when harvesting your own birds

A Dapper DON

You may not need a rooster, but you might just want one

ONE COOL Coop

It started with two Rhode Island Reds and

Treats to Crow About

Fall and winter can be times of boredom for cooped-up birds, so provide them with a little “cheep” entertainment

Navel Gazing

A chick’s navel is susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections

BLACK BEAUTIES

A breed that is revered by poultry enthusiasts and breeders, the Ayam Cemani is held in high regard for its black feathers, skin and meat

SAVED BY THE Barnvelder

Actress Tiffani Thiessen snags new staring roles as a chicken-keeper, homemaker, gardener and lifestyle brand manager

SPICED EGG YOLK Cookies

When you are baking and cooking with recipes

General Store

Bring the chickens inside with rooster, hen and chic(k) décor

Mystery Breed Answer

The breed depicted on page 8 is the

Hooray for Hollywood!

“Surf’s Up” was my life’s backdrop having lived

Tell Us Your Story!

Email the story of your chickens in about

Beyond DINNER

These usable poultry byproducts show that chickens are worth more than eggs and meat

A Humble History

We take for granted our relationship with chickens.

LAST Squawk

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