Valentine’s Day
Red Barn Free range chicken in George, South Africa, wishes you a happy Valentine’s day!
Feeding Pastured Poultry
The pasturing of poultry is becoming a popular management method for many small flock producers, and even some moderately sized commercial farms. When pasturing chickens, the birds are allowed to roam in large areas that have various grasses or other forage plants. This is similar to systems commonly used for cattle and sheep. In fact, many producers will have their …
The Hidden Lives of Chickens
Leading animal behavior scientists from around the globe know that chickens are inquisitive and interesting animals whose cognitive abilities are in some cases more advanced than those of cats, dogs, and even some primates. Like all animals, chickens love their families and value their own lives. The social nature of chickens means that they are always looking out for their …