You have no doubt heard about roosters and hens, but do you know the difference? When it comes to a rooster vs hen, how can you tell them apart, and what are the primary distinctions that you can make ...

Around this time of year, many of us find some of our spring chicks are starting to crow. Chickens hatch out 50-percent male and 50-percent female, so if you hatched your own chicks or ordered ...

Chickens have their own battle of the sexes, and scientists have discovered a secret strategy used by hens to control who fertilizes their eggs: After mating, hens can eject the sperm of less ...

Keeping roosters with laying hens is beneficial but must be done carefully. Here are some tips for introducing a rooster to hens. Keeping roosters with your laying hens is beneficial for several ...

Chickens have their own battle of the sexes, and scientists have discovered a secret strategy used by hens to control who fertilizes their eggs: After mating, hens can eject the sperm of less ...

The number of hens per rooster will depend on the size of your flock, the space available, and the age and personality of your roosters. As a general rule of thumb, it is recommended to have one ...

Roosters and hens are moving from the farmyard to collectors' shelves, in the form of popular figurines once found at F. W. Woolworth Co. and five-and-dime stores, and today at dollar stores. Marie ...