While chickens aren’t usually considered “large” animals, some breeds are surprisingly big, ranging from towering roosters to plump hens as heavy as a small dog. Whether you’re a seasoned chicken ...

Baby chicks including Black Australorps, Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpingtons huddle next to each other for warmth in their brooding pen. Kelly Rausch File photo With the rise in the price of eggs, ...

Dogs make great pets. So do cats. But chickens? Chicken coops are popping up in more area backyards as the farm-to-table movement comes back in a big way. Raechel Murphy hands her daughter Esther a ...