Over 1,600 chicken breeds are recognized worldwide, and hens can lay eggs in a variety of colors, including blue, green, pink, cream, speckled, and, most notably, brown and white.

Most people know that eggs of the domestic hen come in shades of brown and white, but some select breeds can lay blue eggs, and in between there are shades of olive, green, blue and pink ...

Research has shown that Hy-Line brown hens may be better suited for cage-free production based on overall greater egg ...

It may not seem like it, but chickens are incredible pets and livestock animals. They offer a unique blend of companionship, utility, and a lot of personality. They are not only endlessly entertaining ...

Hens with white earlobes typically lay white eggs, while those with red earlobes generally lay brown eggs. However, there are exceptions, and some breeds with red earlobes can lay white eggs and ...

Cage-free eggs have become a popular grocery purchase due to growing concerns about animal welfare. In early 2024, they accounted for roughly 40% of eggs sold.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — This week marks the end of an era in our backyard — and in our food lives. After nearly two decades of ...

The big money from tech and banking is increasingly finding its way to agriculture. Some see it as a threat that agricultural ...

Over 1,600 chicken breeds are recognized worldwide, and hens can lay eggs in a variety of colors, including blue, green, pink, cream, speckled, and, most notably, brown and white. The egg's coloring ...

Evan Streeter left behind traditional agriculture to build a farm focused on compassion, sustainability and change.

Don't scoff; it's happened before. OK, it was a movie. In the James Bond flick Licence To Kill, a drug lord uses an axe to ...