When you think about hens and their daily routine, egg laying might be the first thing that comes to mind. It’s a practice that seems incredibly mundane, yet it holds a treasure trove of fascinating ...

Raising chickens for eggs can be rewarding, but — as I wrote previously — it requires a commitment of time and money. If you do it properly, you will never have a shortage of fresh eggs, year-round.

Shoppers used to picking up the cheapest eggs at the grocery store may now be reaching for higher-end cartons. That’s because bird flu is turbocharging prices of commercially produced eggs, while ...

Eggshell color comes from the hen’s breed—not nutrition. See why brown vs. white eggs cost differently and how feed, not ...

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 ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — What do chickens and people with a common reproductive disorder have in common? More than one might think — and a widely-used diabetes medication might just be the surprising ...

Great news for Sweden’s egg laying hens: no more cages for these birds! The North European country has long been known to lead the world in innovation, and now Sweden has become the first EU country ...