Anyone who starts a flock because they’ve been dreaming about backyard chickens pecking in the yard will likely be happy with their choice. Those who do it to save money will probably regret it.

With egg prices so high and Chicago and many suburbs allowing people to raise hens, some are thinking about backyard chickens ...

Five years later, Finley today raises 17 chickens in her yard, producing about 5,100 fresh eggs a year. Acquiring chickens was initially a move to simply avoid mass-produced eggs for the benefit ...

AgriLife Extension experts explain how genetics and other factors can affect an egg's color, shape and shading.

The genius of fried eggs lies in the contrast between crispy whites and runny yolks, but what if you could add one thing to ...