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Chickens can make a delightful addition to your backyard or farm. These quirky birds can provide your family with ethically raised eggs, meat, and countless hours of entertainment. If you’re planning ...

The near-total replacement of heritage breeds like Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Red with fast-growing hybrids is the single biggest driver of the flavor change in commercial chicken. A ...

Eric Stromberg: [00:00:00] A few reasons to keep roosters on the farm. Some people like the actual noise that they crow and they make a lot of people will keep a rooster as kind of that first line of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In Episode 135 of Mother Earth News and Friends podcast, Charlotte French and Zach Foley chat about different chicken breeds and why you might think about adding them to your flock.