Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

ENOCHVILLE, N.C.,None — Randy Klocke stood hunched over the brood of hens at his Enochville farm, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. His hands flashed down in a blur, grabbing a hen by a wing ...

Mobile coops are a great way to keep a few chickens in a small space, while still allowing them to graze. After reading many of your chicken and egg articles, my 13-year-old daughter designed this ...

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 ...

PARTRIDGE — Keeping chickens safe, healthy and happy can often be daunting. Sometimes the coyotes or raccoons snatch them. Or maybe they nibble on too many garden vegetables. To circumvent predators ...

PARTRIDGE — Keeping chickens safe, healthy and happy can often be daunting. Sometimes the coyotes or raccoons snatch them. Or maybe they nibble on too many garden vegetables. To circumvent predators ...