Raising chickens in your backyard has become a trend not just for aspiring farmers, but for anyone wanting to be even a little self-sufficient. There's also something meditative about watching hens ...

When summer temperatures rise, backyard birds can face life-threatening conditions inside their nesting boxes. The small wooden shelters might seem like they have plenty of insulation for ...

Nesting season is behind us, and birdhouses — nest boxes — will be vacant until spring. Now is the time to clean the boxes of used nesting material, and to make any needed repairs. We will assume your ...