1. Leghorn: This breed is known for its high egg production, with some hens laying over 300 eggs per year. 2. Sussex: Sussex chickens are a dual-purpose breed, meaning they are good for both egg ...

Image Credit: Dombrese (Own work)- CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons. As you may or may not know, chickens can lay a variety of egg colors. From white to chocolate and everything in between. Today, we are ...

By comparison, some less productive chicken breeds may only lay two or three eggs a week, as well as take egg-laying breaks or the entire winter off." So, if you've always dreamed of getting backyard ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about what you needed to do for your backyard poultry in this extreme heat. This week, I am going to take it a few steps back and discuss the different types and breeds of ...

When it comes to picking out the best breed of chicken for your farm, homestead or backyard, there are a ton of different options to choose from. In this article, I am going to discuss the different ...

Shannin Rettig enjoys raising all types of chickens. She especially loves seeing the different-colored eggs they produce. Along with the standard white and brown, her heritage birds lay dark brown-, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BETHLEHEM TWP. − Who needs the Easter Bunny when you can raise chickens that lay colored eggs? On their five acres of paradise, ...

With so many chicken breeds (plus hybrids and crossbred chickens), you’re sure to find the kind of chickens that are just right for your needs. Use our survey results to help you choose the best ...