BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK: A fowl with a striking black-and-white feather pattern, the Barred Rock is yellow-skinned and lays brown eggs. It is the first breed to be exhibited in a poultry show. It was ...

Our experiment is outlined in Fig. 1. SNPs are generated by partial sequencing at one-quarter coverage for each of three domestic breeds (a male broiler, a female layer and a female silkie). The ...

Keeping chickens can be a fun and rewarding experience. An important part of beginning your chicken-keeping hobby is choosing which breed of bird to house in your backyard coop. Important factors to ...

The post Inside the Fascinating World of Competitive Chicken Shows appeared first on A-Z Animals. Have you ever heard of competitive chicken shows? While this might seem like an eccentric niche, it is ...

With so many chicken breeds (plus hybrids and crossbred chickens), you’re sure to find the kind of chickens that are just right for your needs. Use our survey results to help you choose the best ...

Backyard chicken coops became increasingly popular during the pandemic as people scrambled to stay sane; and more recently, soaring egg prices have pushed “backyard chickens” to the top of search ...

Mark Fonville ROLAND, ARK. -- The city chicken phenomenon shows no sign of waning in Dallas and its suburbs. The Irving City Council on April 6, for instance, voted on the number of hens and roosters ...