A strong dual purpose chicken, the Black Australorp is a fun heritage breed chicken to raise (and to say!). A good choice for both egg laying and meat production, this heritage poulty breed chicken ...

Keeping chickens can be a fun and rewarding experience. An important part of beginning your chicken-keeping hobby is choosing which breed of bird to house in your backyard coop. Important factors to ...

Backyard chicken coops became increasingly popular during the pandemic as people scrambled to stay sane; and more recently, soaring egg prices have pushed “backyard chickens” to the top of search ...

No Rulz Ranch Hatchery in Oklahoma lists three factors that can affect egg production. When it comes to egg production, choosing the right breeds is crucial. Some breeds are known for their prolific ...

Catie Leary writes and curates visual stories about science, animals, the arts, travel, and the natural world. If you can’t get enough omelettes or you want to make a little extra cash selling eggs to ...

There are some breeds that aren’t considered “entry level” because they’ve got genetic weaknesses from being bred to have fluorescent eyes and a 15-foot (4.6m) tail or whatever, but the chances of you ...