Thinking of raising backyard chickens? Learn about local ordinances, coop requirements, and recommended breeds for North ...

Take a tour of Gold Shaw Farm to discover some of the most unusual and rare chicken breeds currently living on the homestead.

While it may sound surprising, certain rare breeds command premium prices due to their unique genetics, limited bloodlines, and striking appearance. In this slideshow, discover the elite chicken ...

In this edition of Breaking Down the Breed, HPJ Field Editor Lacey Vilhauer covers the Barred Rock, the friendliest chicken.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Named for the city in which it was first bred, Santiago de Cuba, early breeders of the Cubalaya bred for the dual purpose of egg ...

The latest ChickenTrack report examines how major food companies are adopting the Better Chicken Commitment, a framework designed to improve broiler chicken welfare.

Waitrose & Partners and REMA 1000 Norge have achieved full Better Chicken Commitment compliance ahead of the 2026 deadline.

Industrial chicken farming—whether for meat or egg production—is notoriously inhumane. Chickens raised for meat live in crowded, windowless barns, induced into a state of semi-torpor, while those ...

Eggs are a kitchen staple, yet many myths still surround them. Experts clear up confusion about yolk color, cholesterol, ...

The Massachusetts Senate is taking up the PETS Act--that stands for Pet Equity, Treatment and Safety.