This is the third post in a series on getting started with a small flock of chickens in your back yard. Scroll down to see the previous two posts. I'm no expert on chicken breeds but I can share some ...

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, ...

The Barred Rock, also known as the Barred Plymouth Rock, is an excellent choice for any new chicken owner because it is a hardy breed known for its friendliness and dual-purpose in egg laying and meat ...