Have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors ... A pigment called oocyanin is deposited on the egg of the Ameraucana breed, penetrating the outside and inside of the shell and ...

Across Maine, and much of the country, a rise in egg prices and anxieties — over avian flu, price stability, trade — has fueled a similar increase in demand for backyard chicks. GORHAM ...

A year of empty egg shelves has created a thriving backyard chicken industry. The shortages have also inspired a new egg farm in Australia's only region without local production. If you can't ...

The policy is supported by science because highly pathogenic avian influenza is so deadly on its own, killing 90 to 100 percent of chickens in three or four days, says Matt Koci, an immunologist ...

Before setting up a backyard coop, check local ordinances for any restrictions on raising chickens. Coops need adequate space, ventilation and predator protection to ensure the health and safety of ...

Towns in France and Belgium have been giving out free chickens for years to combat food waste – could the idea catch on elsewhere? Around Easter in 2015, the French town of Colmar started ...

Vote below for the No. 6-seeded Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds (Kentucky) or the No. 11-seeded Clarkston Bantams (Washington) to advance to the second round. The winner will face either ...

The death of one of three bald eagle chicks at the Big Bear nest over the weekend was enough to bring many adults to tears, leaving many wondering how to approach the topic when speaking with ...

A Press Democrat reporter and backyard chicken raiser takes a closer look at what it takes to raise her chickens. We have been raising chickens at home for about 10 years. Every now and then we ...

With the rising cost of eggs, more people may be considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs. However, caring for a flock requires more than just setting up a coop. Greg Archer, Ph ...

Rotisserie chicken is often cited as an easy and quick option for delicious protein. But how healthy is it? A pre-cooked, pre-seasoned, packaged and plentiful source of protein sounds like a ...