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Keep the flock warm, healthy and happy.

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Is it possible to live off just your own chickens and vegetable garden? In this short video, I explain how it is possible to ...

The short answer is, no, it's not automatically cheaper to raise chickens than buy eggs, especially considering the ...

This is how to get the most out of your next tasty Costco rotisserie chicken, according to someone with professional culinary ...

The typical yard can offer many helpful resources for birds, from food to shelter. But there can also be hidden risks you may not even be aware of. Many gardeners don't realize that routine tasks like ...

Dear Heloise: I’m a longtime reader of your column in the Daily Breeze, in Torrance, California, and I have a hint that I’d like to pass along: I have a habit of keeping a list of my prescriptions in ...

What is the best way to keep my Christmas tree fresh and green for as long as possible? What about preservatives? — George You can think of your Christmas tree as a flower arrangement: Much of what we ...

Backyard chickens symbolize self-reliance in many American neighborhoods, providing fresh eggs and meat and a daily link to the outdoors. Recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, ...