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.

Raising backyard chickens has exploded in popularity in recent years. Many people are building chicken coops to save money on eggs, enjoy fresher food, or simply because chickens are surprisingly fun ...

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 ...

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

A team led by UC Davis poultry scientist Huaijun Zhou has created the first comprehensive map of gene regulation in breeds of chickens. The map could be a resource for finding resistance to H5N1 ...

Woody chicken breast is a growing texture problem in modern poultry, linked to rapid growth and muscle changes, though it ...

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 ...