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 chicken ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image via Shutterstock (Image via Shutterstock) Alright, you've done it. You've finally made the decision to start raising pet ...

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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 ...

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 nestled ...

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 ...

Image Credit: Dombrese (Own work)- CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons. 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 ...