Anyone who has reared chickens knows a first flock can go very well or go wrong fast. Much of that comes down to breed choice ...

I hadn’t kept bantams until, about six years ago, a friend gave me two Lavender Pekins. Quickly named Pam and Betty, after my beloved Bolton aunt and granny, they proved as feisty and formidable as ...

Like all chickens, fluffy chickens will provide you with delicious eggs, companionship, and entertainment. However, they also have the added benefit of being extra soft and cuddly. In fact, these ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

With the rise in the price of eggs, Kansas State University professor and poultry expert Scott Beyer has gotten more and more calls from people asking about the best ways to go about raising chickens.

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 ...

The Ross 308 is the top-selling chicken breed worldwide, common to the point of ubiquity. The 308 and its close relatives account for about two-fifths of the 22.7 billion chickens being raised for ...

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 ...