While chickens aren’t usually considered “large” animals, some breeds are surprisingly big, ranging from towering roosters to plump hens as heavy as a small dog. Whether you’re a seasoned ...

9. Malay Chicken Malay chickens come from Asia, particularly Malaysia, Indonesia and Northern India. Not only is the Malay on the bigger side — males weigh in at 9 pounds (4.08 kilograms) and hens at ...

The Jersey Giant was bred for its size, which can reach up to 13 to 15 pounds. This is relatively large for a chicken, making it meatier than its ancestors. Alternatively, the White Leghorn is ...

We've compiled the key characteristics and anecdotal information on 20 compelling heritage chicken breeds, including the Rhode Island Red, Leghorn, Australorp, Jersey Giant and more.

The breed, Aviagen Group's standard Ross male, is sire through its offspring to as much as 25 percent of the nation's chickens raised for slaughter, said Aviagen spokeswoman Marla Robinson.

Perdue Farms, one of the country’s largest chicken producers, has been raising what are known as slow-growth chickens side by side with the breeds that have made the company so successful.

While chickens aren’t usually considered “large” animals, some breeds are surprisingly big, ranging from towering roosters to plump hens as heavy as a small dog. Whether you’re a seasoned ...

Malay Chicken Malay chickens come from Asia, particularly Malaysia, Indonesia and Northern India. Not only is the Malay on the bigger side — males weigh in at 9 pounds (4.08 kilograms) and hens at 7 ...