My mornings started with a gentle clucking as the chickens roused themselves from the dusty loft of their coop stationed in my backyard. It was bizarre, but sweet. I never saw myself as a farm-girl ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Calling all chicken keepers! Whether you have experience raising chicks in your yard or a you're a ...

Ida DeFrancesco loves her “girls.” The Northford farmer also loves sharing them. “The girls are just a normal part of a farm, and getting to bring that to other folks and get to see them get so ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...