These breeds are known for their high egg production, laying anywhere from 250 to 300 eggs per year! Beyond egg production, consider the temperament of the breed.

As you plan your chicken flock, you, like many others, might want to get chickens that lay different colored eggs. We’re all ...

Choosing the best chicken breeds to raise begins with deciding which attributes are most important to you: egg production, meat production, temperament or other qualities. If you try a breed for a ...

And when you take that many chickens out of production, there’s fewer eggs,” said Ken Anderson, a poultry industry specialist at North Carolina State University. “And when there’s fewer ...

Egg-laying breeds tend to be thinner in stature as the nutrients they are consuming are used primarily for the maintenance of body weight and egg production. Once a female chicken has reached sexual ...

With over 47.6 million chickens, mostly free-range local breeds, Uganda’s poultry sector is growing, supported by increasing commercial production and rising egg output. Poultry farming plays a ...

Baby chicks including Black Australorps, Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpingtons huddle next to each other for warmth in their brooding pen. Kelly Rausch File photo With the rise in the price of ...

Chickens can make a delightful addition to your backyard or farm. These quirky birds can provide your family with ethically raised eggs, meat, and countless hours of entertainment. If you’re ...