Eggshell color is determined by the hen’s breed, not diet, sun, or location. Brown and white eggs are nutritionally the same when hens eat the same feed. White eggs often cost less because smaller ...

The Ayam cemani chicken may be the most deeply pigmented creature on earth. Not only are the bird’s feathers, beak, comb, tongue, and toes a striking, blue-ish black, but so are its bones. Even the ...

The fall season is right upon Pike County with the winter season not far behind. ... and it is also Chick Chain time! The Pike County Extension Office is inviting and encouraging youngsters who plan ...

Have you ever wondered how some chickens thrive in freezing temperatures while others struggle to stay warm? If you live in a colder region, choosing the right poultry breeds can make all the ...

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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 ...

Gold Shaw Farm highlights the top chicken breeds that thrive in freezing weather. Health officials warn of dangerous substance available in stores across the nation 'The Naked Gun' Early Reactions Are ...

Everyone has heard the joke, “Why did the chicken cross the road?” But did you ever wonder who the original “chicken” was? All domesticated chickens had to come from somewhere, even the topic of this ...

A team led by UC Davis poultry scientist Huaijun Zhou has created the first comprehensive map of gene regulation in breeds of chickens. The map could be a resource for finding resistance to H5N1 ...