1. Leghorn: This breed is known for its high egg production, with some hens laying over 300 eggs per year. 2. Sussex: Sussex chickens are a dual-purpose breed, meaning they are good for both egg ...

With the cost of a dozen eggs nearly double from what it was last summer, some folks may be thinking about raising chickens to harvest their own eggs. An area poultry farmer says it may sound good, ...

Despite rollercoaster egg production and prices in the United States in recent years, largely the result of losses from ...

Poultry farming significantly contributes to nutrition, food security, and income generation in Uganda and globally. With over 47.6 million chickens, mostly free-range local breeds, Uganda’s poultry ...

The Point of Lay (POL) at the target 18 Weeks is the commencement of the egg production period that immediately follows the pullet rearing phase that we discussed in details in our previous article. A ...

Hinkle recommends the producers use animal health company Merck's newly registered EXZOLT product, which contains the active ...

Social media users claim to have found a new culprit for sky-high egg prices: chicken feed. The theory gained steam on Facebook, TikTok and Twitter in recent weeks, with some users reporting that ...

The United Egg Producers plans to end the practice of culling male chicks at laying-hen hatcheries by the year 2020. The laying industry — farmers who produce the eggs in your refrigerator — has no ...

Hy-Line International continues to expand its footprint and deepen its commitment to the Chinese egg market—an industry that ...

The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture’s report noted the impact of avian influenza on the poultry industry since late 2024 into early 2025 but indicated egg prices show some sign of stabilizing.

The Point of Lay (POL) at the target 18 Weeks is the commencement of the egg production period that immediately follows the pullet rearing phase that we discussed in details in our previous article. A ...