My wife and I live on a small farm. We raise chickens organically and sell their eggs. We also have six cats, so we go through a lot of cat litter — we usually buy the 35 pound buckets. Needless to ...

A study of the welfare of caged production hens has recommended chickens have access to a nest box to lay their eggs without being disturbed. Researchers from the Universities of Sydney and Melbourne ...

Unlike other glass dishes, "hen on nest" dishes are referred to by many names, including "chicken in the basket," "animal dish" and "trinket box." The term "hen on a nest" was first used by ...

Producing clean table eggs from a flock raised in a deep litter system has always been a big challenge to most poultry farmers. It even becomes a tall order during the rainy season when the litter ...

Raising chickens is a rewarding experience, but there are a few key things to know before getting started. If you’ve been ...

The homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres encourage chickens to lay eggs in nesting boxes through behavioral training and coop design.