If you ever find yourself in a confused stupor at your grocery store egg case, you’re not alone. There are a million confusing labels on egg cartons these days, and many of them mean nothing. Despite ...

The Leghorn chicken is one of the most common breeds. It originated in Tuscany, Italy, and the breed started being imported to North America in the 1820s. Although called “Italians”, these birds ...

Costa heads to Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula to meet a woman with a passion for poultry, and profiles the best backyard breeds. And why wouldn't you want them? Sure, they provide us with eggs, but ...

PETALUMA, Calif. (KGO) -- Officials in Petaluma are urging caution after another fireworks incident. In one case a teen was injured, in another there was an explosion. This comes we approach July 4th ...

Chickens are one of the most important livestock globally, serving not only as a primary source of high-quality protein for humans but also carrying unique genetic characteristics across different ...

I just read a book, written by a college teammate, which brought about an enthusiastic crescendo of respect for some of the most delightful prose that I have connected with in a long while. You won’t ...

With the rising cost of eggs, more people may be considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs. However, caring for a flock requires more than just setting up a coop. Greg Archer, Ph ...

Female poultry birds which are reared for egg laying are called layers. There are mainly two classifications of poultry birds, namely egg producers; that is, the laying birds or layers and meat ...

When it comes to buying eggs, you likely have a preferred type based on your specific needs, whether it's large, extra-large, jumbo, or even a preference for brown or white eggs. For many, this choice ...