From egg production (spoiler alert: No chicken lays eggs every day) to regal plumage, these nine types of chickens are among the most prized varieties of backyard hens. Whether you are looking for the ...

Backyard chicken coops became increasingly popular during the pandemic as people scrambled to stay sane; and more recently, soaring egg prices have pushed “backyard chickens” to the top of search ...

Baby chicks including Black Australorps, Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpingtons huddle next to each other for warmth in their brooding pen. Kelly Rausch File photo With the rise in the price of eggs, ...

Shannin Rettig enjoys raising all types of chickens. She especially loves seeing the different-colored eggs they produce. Along with the standard white and brown, her heritage birds lay dark brown-, ...

The homesteading pros at Gold Shaw Farm highlight chicken breeds that thrive in cold climates. I Sat Next To A Gun 'Fanatic' On A Plane. When I Told Him What My Job Is, Things Got Interesting. Dwayne ...

Heritage breeders preserve rare poultry breeds for their history, beauty and genetic value, including Minorcas, Dorkings and Buff Orpingtons.

Off a long dirt road in Havana surrounded by forest is a treasure trove of chickens. Yes, you read that right. GreenFire Farms is run by Tallahassee-based Paul Bradshaw, a local lobbyist. He breeds ...

The only exceptions to the Ayam Cemani's black coloring are its cream-colored eggs and red blood Courtesy of Greenfire Farms The Ayam Cemani—an inky black chicken breed indigenous to Indonesia—is ...