Raising backyard chickens has exploded in popularity in recent years. Many people are building chicken coops to save money on ...

This installment of "Breaking down the breed," is all about the Leghorn. Known for its egg-laying and heat tolerance, the Leghorn is a great fit for backyard flocks.

Eighteen major hospitality chains have come under fire after stepping back from a flagship chicken welfare pledge.

Red Junglefowl - Gallus gallus tropical bird in the family Phasianidae. It is the primary progenitor of the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus).© Martin Pelanek/Shutterstock.com Everyone has ...

Keeping backyard chickens comes with plenty of perks! Not only do they provide fresh, nutritious eggs that are healthier and taste better than store-bought ones, therefore helping save on your ...

Aviagen's Rustic Rowan breed has been accepted for use under the RSPCA Assured animal welfare scheme. The Rustic Rowan joins the Rustic Gold to be accredited as a breed that also qualifies for the ...

How many eggs do you want? Consider how many eggs you want, the chicken breed, if you intend to sell any, and prepare for a slowdown in production during the winter. I’m about to acquire my first ...

Eight businesses, controlling or franchising 18 prominent chains, have left the Better Chicken Commitment pledge.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Johnny Miller As a passionate chicken fancier, Martha likes attending the annual Northeastern Poultry Congress in Springfield, ...

Everyone has heard the joke, “Why did the chicken cross the road?” But did you ever wonder who the original “chicken” was? All domesticated chickens had to come from somewhere, even the topic of this ...