The short answer is that there are chickens for meat (broilers) and chickens for eggs (layers), and they’re not the same: They’re raised separately and have different lifespans. In fact, for the past ...

Anyone who starts a flock because they’ve been dreaming about backyard chickens pecking in the yard will likely be happy with their choice. Those who do it to save money will probably regret it.

Edward Skelly, a young farmer in New Franklin, Pennsylvania, became known for his successful poultry farm in the early 1900s.

The price of eggs has prompted many to either forgo buying eggs or find ways to save money on eggs. We break down the costs ...

Anconas can be identified by their speckled appearance, and Polish chicken breeds have distinctive crests. Rhode Island Reds, Plymouth Rocks, and Orpingtons are brown egg-laying chicken breeds.

Barry Falkenhagen, Texas, says cream legbars are becoming more popular because of their blue eggs and autosexing. Mr ...

As egg prices rise many are looking to raise their own chickens, but experienced chicken farmers say it is ultimately an ...

It’s a reason why eggs over the past few months have become limited in areas and prices significantly inflated, but there are ...

Egg prices at the grocery store have ... many eggs during winter or when they get older – most chicken breeds begin to slow down on laying eggs after about three years, but they can live for ...

Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Learn the rules, challenges and expert tips to ensure a healthy and productive flock.