The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization estimated that in 1990, the world’s population of chickens was around 10.6 billion birds. For 2023, that number has grown to some 34.4 billion animals. And ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As egg prices skyrocket, people raising chickens are grateful to have their own supply conveniently located in their backyard.

Roosters do not lay eggs. I would say that is a fact that we can all agree on. They do, however, protect their young. The roosters that do not play by traditional standards and rules protect their ...

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 ...

Raising chickens a family affair in Bethlehem Township. Colored eggs are based on genetics. Haines children are members of 4-H. BETHLEHEM TWP. − Who needs the Easter Bunny when you can raise chickens ...

Shannin Rettig enjoys raising all types of chickens. She especially loves seeing the different-colored eggs they produce. Along with the standard white and brown, her heritage birds lay dark brown-, ...