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 ...

If you own chickens, you’ve probably noticed that everything likes to eat them. Predators see chickens as an easy meal and it is our job as their keepers to protect them from wild animals and ...

Erin Synder: [00:00:00] Yes, opossums do eat chickens. Many times it’s easier to think of them as an egg predator because that’s what they primarily hunt, but they will kill both young and adult ...

Gardening season is in the rearview mirror, but you may have questions as you plan for next year. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live.

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, ...

Predators rarely stumble on backyard chickens by accident. They follow scent, shadows, and easy access, and a poorly placed coop can advertise your flock like a neon sign. By avoiding a few common ...

The Great Chicken Coop Stakeout is letting urban farmers find out what nighttime threats their fowl face, with the help of researchers at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. The ...

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