For backyard chickens, the number 18 means the same thing. Eighteen weeks is the age when most egg-laying breeds are considered adults. Most excitingly, it’s the time when many breeds will lay their ...

Insects provide good nutrition for chickens, but aren't a replacement for well-balanced feed mixtures. (Courtesy OSU Extension Service) Care for chickens correctly and they'll reward you with cartons ...

Just when you think your chickens are done being freeloaders, there are a bunch of food changes and supplements to consider. Up until 20 weeks, chicks are considered to be in the grower/starter stage.

Learn which Winter chickens to keep by examining your flock with an eye for chicken culling to remove the hens and roosters that contribute the least. A flock’s laying slows naturally as fall ...

If you’re new to raising a backyard flock or getting ready for an unseasonably cold winter, knowing how to keep chickens warm in winter is a must. Keeping your cherished chooks comfy and cozy on cold ...

CORVALLIS – Care for chickens correctly and they’ll reward you with cartons full of fresh eggs. Get it wrong and the eggs stop coming. The good news is that getting it right isn’t difficult, said Jim ...