The short answer is that there are chickens for meat (broilers) and chickens for eggs (layers), and they’re not the same: They’re raised separately and have different lifespans. In fact, for the past ...

I have raised and loved so many hens from the time they were chicks. Why did I never think to ask about the fate of their ...

Nature has its own way of coloring eggs, and it doesn’t require boiling water, food coloring or paintbrushes. Let’s ...

If you want to spend a bunch on raising chickens, you sure can. Michael Johnson shares how it doesn't have to be that way.

The difference between commodity eggs and premium eggs from brands like Pete & Gerry’s and Nellie’s Free Range Eggs is ...

Pete & Gerry's unwavering commitment to hen welfare and biosecurity means their eggs are safe and support a farming model ...

In today’s world, where grocery prices are soaring and concerns about food quality are ever-increasing, many are seeking ...

Local hatcheries say chick season is booming, with more people looking to raise hens for eggs. But raising chickens takes ...

Childhood visits to my grandparent’s farm served to foreshadow raising chickens of my own. Tossing seed corn, herding a mean rooster to the coop, and reaching under a hen to gather a warm egg were ...

By following the guide, users can create a functional coop in as little as half a day for less than $100, all while enjoying the satisfaction of raising their own chickens. The Eggs Factory ...