I love chickens. They are a beautiful bird that not only provides us with endless amounts of eggs and easy to cook, delicious meat, but they are a joy to own. Just to stop what you are doing and watch ...

As we enter summer and more people are looking at raising backyard chickens, they may be curious why chicken eggs can be different colors. Most eggs are white or brown, but they also come in other ...

BETHLEHEM TWP. − Who needs the Easter Bunny when you can raise chickens that lay colored eggs? On their five acres of paradise, Jason and Stephanie Haines and their six children raise nearly 150 ...

1. Leghorn: This breed is known for its high egg production, with some hens laying over 300 eggs per year. 2. Sussex: Sussex chickens are a dual-purpose breed, meaning they are good for both egg ...

MANKATO — Catherine Hansen says that after 60 years of raising large flocks of chickens she now cuts back a bit. "I only get 10 now that I'm sort of retired. We used to get 50 or 60," said the rural ...