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 ...

No Rulz Ranch Hatchery in Oklahoma lists three factors that can affect egg production. When it comes to egg production, choosing the right breeds is crucial. Some breeds are known for their prolific ...

A is for AUSTRALORP Mike Corrigan looks at Australia's classic breed which many consider to be the ultimate utility pure breed. Much is expected from the Australorp. Simply being considered ...

Heritage chicken breeds are valued for their ancestry as well as their distinctive physical traits, which make their meat and eggs stand out from conventional poultry products. These in-depth profiles ...

Anyone who has reared chickens knows a first flock can go very well or go wrong fast. Much of that comes down to breed choice, since some chickens are calm, hardy, and easy to manage, while others ...