An experienced pasture-raised poultry expert, Robert Plamondon, shares his thoughts on the best methods of keeping free-range chickens. I have found that the best way of containing free-range chickens ...

The trick to keeping your chickens safe from predators while they graze is balancing freedom with smart security measures.

Predators do not care how much time and money you have invested in your chickens, ducks, and turkeys, they only see an easy ...

Keeping a small flock of chickens at home to provide eggs and meat has become increasingly popular, but many first-time small-scale poultry farmers are discovering that several species of wildlife ...

In the world of backyard chicken keeping, there is no moment more fearful than when you realize a predator has discovered your flock and a silent war has begun for the survival of your flock. I’ve had ...

Predators can be a major problem for backyard poultry owners anywhere, whether you live in the city or rural area, and it’s not just here in Rowan County. Rowan County has a variety of predators, ...

Electric fencing is simple to set up and will help to discourage predators. Permanent chicken houses and fenced runs are wonderful if you have the space and the means to keep them clean, compost the ...

Vermont Fish and Wildlife officials received a record number of reports in 2020 about bears attacking chickens. The number of bear attacks on chickens has been rising over the last few years as ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is urging people raising chickens for eggs or meat to install electric fencing and take other precautions to protect their birds from ...

Every poultry farmer has to endure the headache of chicken and eggs thieves commonly referred to as predators. These blood thirsty creatures are plentiful – ranging from domestic or feral cat or dog, ...