What is the best breed of chicken for your farm or homestead? Use our survey results to help you choose the best backyard chicken breeds for eggs, meat, temperament, cold-hardiness and more.

There is something undeniably elegant and striking about a flock of black and white chickens... The post 12 Black and White ...

Meat chicken breeds raised exclusively for butchering are best if you want to fry or roast the meat. Some people prefer to raise heritage breeds or multipurpose breeds for meat.

The meat of Ayam Cemani chickens is well-regarded for being rich in protein and low in fat compared to other chicken breeds.

Discover the perfect chicken breed for your backyard flock with expert advice from Eric Stromberg of Stromberg's Chickens.

Some breeds need 27 weeks, as opposed to the standard seven weeks, to grow to their full potential. And some studies suggest their lean meat delivers higher levels of protein than industrial chicken.

We’ve already hinted at it, but just like dogs and cats, there is a long list of chicken breeds—some have been bred for meat, while others specialize in laying eggs.

For the chicken fancier:: The Orpington’s easygoing personality and fluffy feathers make it an excellent pet, though it was originally developed as a dual-purpose utility breed, suitable for both eggs ...

I got interested in breeds of chickens early in life, while living with my grandmother in the 1940s and early 1950s. She raised chicken in the backyard solely for meat. I was always fascinated by ...