Across large swaths of the United States, powerful winter storms are bringing heavy snow, ice, and dangerously cold conditions , prompting warnings for people and animals alike to prepare and stay safe through the weekend and beyond. Veterinarians and animal-welfare groups are urging pet owners to protect animals from frostbite, hypothermia, and exposure to hazards like road salt and antifreeze. In these trying conditions, backyard chickens the long symbols of self-sufficienc

Cannot keep your chickens warm in cold weather?   Here are some tips for raising chickens in winter that might come in handy. You can also print out our checklists here  to help you get organized when preparing your coop for winter weather.   In Autumn, our chickens lay fewer eggs. Some chicken keepers buy an artificial light to supplement the natural light, so the egg production extends. But you cannot fool a chicken. When chickens are ready to molt, they sometimes stop the