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The Modern Farmer Guide to Grocery Store Eggs
Not sure which eggs to buy? Here’s our guide on what’s baloney and what’s legit.
Chick Lit: Some Famous and Not-So-Famous Poultry on the Page
Chickens have inspired some of America’s greatest writers.
#ChickenWeek Video of the Day: Rooster Laughs His Butt Off
He’s cracking us up, too.
What’s Old Is New Again: Chefs Rediscover Schmaltz
The magic of an old Jewish workaround to Kosher laws finds favor among younger chefs.
Coop Dreams: The 3 Key Features of Chicken Coop Plans
The basic gist of a chicken coop is to provide your birds with enough protected, well-ventilated space to roost and lay their eggs.
#ChickenWeek Video of the Day: Chicken Sings and Plays Piano
She’s a crooner.
Meet the Modern Farmers: Bailey Hale and Thomas McCurdy
The pair moved from Philly to small town Vermont when a neighbor ratted them out for their (admittedly illegal) backyard chickens.
The Secrets of Chicken Flocks’ Pecking Order
Understanding the social hierarchy of the flock is one key to raising healthy, happy chickens.
The Cornish Game Hen Is a Tiny Liar
The truth behind the decades-old trend of the Cornish game hen.
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