The idea is you move a chicken tractor across your pasture (or backyard) every day, or every few days, so your flock constantly has fresh vegetation to forage in. Chickens like to eat the tender tips ...

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 ...

Raising chickens in your backyard can be incredibly rewarding, regardless of whether you're doing it for fresh eggs, pest control, or simply the joy of having feathered companions. But before you ...