While many conscientious eaters go out of their way to purchase pasture-raised eggs laid by happy chickens, it’s a little-known fact that almost all eggs have a hidden cost: millions of baby male ...

1. Leghorn: This breed is known for its high egg production, with some hens laying over 300 eggs per year. 2. Sussex: Sussex chickens are a dual-purpose breed, meaning they are good for both egg ...

A strong dual purpose chicken, the Black Australorp is a fun heritage breed chicken to raise (and to say!). A good choice for both egg laying and meat production, this heritage poulty breed chicken ...

Commercial hens start laying eggs when they are about four months old. By 18 months, their output declines and they are typically sent to slaughter. Keen to rescue them from this fate and give them a ...

GENETICALLY modified hens that can lay eggs from different poultry breeds are helping scientists set up a "frozen aviary" to conserve rare and exotic birds. Like a seed bank for poultry, the aviary ...