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 ...

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 ...

While there is no nutritional difference between brown and white eggs, there can be differences in nutrition depending on what the hen is fed. Brown eggs and white eggs do not taste different, the ...

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-, ...