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 ...

When one dives into the exciting world of chicken breeds, the variety is amazing and, sometimes, dazzling. In this post, I bring you the champions of the chicken world in their various capacities: Top ...

With so many chicken breeds (plus hybrids and crossbred chickens), you’re sure to find the kind of chickens that are just right for your needs. Use our survey results to help you choose the best ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Backyards have gone to the birds! With everyone from Jennifer Garner to Carrie Underwood flocking to the ...

Catie Leary writes and curates visual stories about science, animals, the arts, travel, and the natural world. If you can’t get enough omelettes or you want to make a little extra cash selling eggs to ...

ROLAND, Ark. — Noted gardener and television personality P. Allen Smith invited experienced and would-be poultry farmers to his Little Rock-area farm Saturday, hoping to help overcome a lack of ...

Plan is to boost numbers of dying species such as Old English Pheasant Fowl, the Rumpless Game, Scots Dumpy and Dorking EXPERTS have found a way to save rare hen breeds by creating mutant chickens ...