A strong dual purpose chicken, the Black Australorp is a fun heritage breed chicken to raise (and to say!). A good choice for both egg laying and meat production, this heritage poulty breed chicken ...

Alright, you've done it. You've finally made the decision to start raising pet chickens. A fence has gone up, and maybe you've got yourself a coop. Now, it's all about heading out and picking up your ...

Baby chicks including Black Australorps, Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpingtons huddle next to each other for warmth in their brooding pen. Kelly Rausch File photo With the rise in the price of eggs, ...

This is the third post in a series on getting started with a small flock of chickens in your back yard. Scroll down to see the previous two posts. I’m no expert on chicken breeds but I can share some ...

For the meat lover:: Chickens, of course, are good for meat as well as eggs, and Cornish game hens offer broad breasts and good flavor. Also known as Indian game hens, these birds can be crossed with ...

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