On the flip side, breeds like Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, and Polish chickens may present more challenges than rewards for beginners. Luckily, you can make things SO much easier for yourself by ...

In general, chickens make amazing pets. Getting chickens “for the kids” is a heartwarming idea that conjures up images of sun-dappled yards, giggling children collecting eggs, and cuddly hens ...

As you may or may not know, chickens can lay a variety of egg colors. From white to chocolate and everything in between. Today, we are going to discuss brown egg-laying chicken breeds. I’ve learned a ...

What is the best breed of chicken for your farm or homestead? Use our survey results to help you choose the best backyard chicken breeds for eggs, meat, temperament, cold-hardiness and more.

One vital thing to consider when choosing chicken breeds for your backyard egg factory is the climate. Different chicken breeds tolerate heat or cold to different extents, so a breed’s climate ...

Backyard chickens. More people have them, and despite local controversy, more people want them. Fresh nutritious eggs with deep-yellow yolks sure taste great! But what happens when a highly productive ...

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

These breeds develop at a slower rate than commercial chickens, have a strong skeletal structure and healthy organs. They live long, productive lives outside - but can go back to their coop when ...

While it grows into a Hy-Line Brown layer chicken, its eggs in turn contain genetic material from the rare breed. When the eggs are fertilized with sperm—frozen or fresh—from a male of the ...