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Flock roles: Who rules your roost? 

Every backyard bird flock has a unique dynamic and the phrase, “pecking order” could not be more suitable to describe the hierarchy that develops with chickens in a particular flock. Every flock has several positions that members of the flock assume, but those can change when ... Read More

Rooster and chickens on a free range poultry farm. (Adobe Stock │ #298687461 - monticellllo)
Avian, Backyard Birds, Chickens, Home and Family, Poultry

The gentle rooster: strategies for managing and reducing aggression

Basket full of fresh eggs with red laying hen in nest inside a wooden chicken coop on the background. (Adobe Stock │ #529849775 - alter_photo)
Avian, Backyard Birds, Chickens, Livestock, Midwestern Region, Missouri

Backyard Laying Hen Workshop set for May 10



A good egg: Pasture-raised egg farms connect with consumers 

Secretary Rollins announces $1 billion plan to combat avian flu, egg prices 

How to turn your dog into a chicken protector

Experts predict poultry and egg market prices for 2025 and beyond 

Rooster and hen couple sitting close together on black background (Photo: iStock - rob_lan)

Happy hens and handsome roosters: finding the right balance in your flock

How to handle predators in a chicken flock

Maintaining cleanliness with chickens and eggs

What to know before starting a chicken flock