This edition of the Happy Homestead talks about raising your own laying hens from hatching all the way up to full grown hens ...

Nationwide, online searches related to backyard chicken coops have increased, causing experts to predict that backyard ...

A chicken tractor is basically a movable coop without a floor. Tractors can range from a light A-frame with handles for ...

As egg prices remain stubbornly high, the humble backyard chook is enjoying renewed popularity in urban areas. Here’s how to ...

Better suited to cage-free production In conclusion, the Hy-Line Brown hens may be better suited for cage-free production based on overall greater egg production and quality metrics compared to the ...

There are several billion chickens raised specifically for human consumption, either as meat or egg-laying hens, to meet the world’s domestic chicken needs. But how many chickens are in the world?

Those interested in raising laying hens need to be mindful of Wisconsin's climate and weather when choosing chickens. There are several winter-hardy breeds that will fare well in the Badger state.

Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Learn the rules, challenges and expert tips to ensure a healthy and productive flock.

The UK’s Laying Hen Welfare Forum has launched a survey to establish the sector’s experiences in rearing and managing white bird commercial layers. The survey aims to explore the perceptions and ...

The DeKalb County Backyard Laying Hen workshop is coming to Maysville on March 1. The workshop will be at the DeKalb County Youth Building, 225 Hwy. 6, and is designed to help area backyard poultry ...

With the current widespread bird flu and rising egg prices, some Americans may be starting to wonder where their eggs actually come from. Aren't hens just popping out a bunch of eggs each day?If you ...