The short answer is that there are chickens for meat (broilers) and chickens for eggs (layers), and they’re not the same: They’re raised separately and have different lifespans. In fact, for the past ...

Raising backyard chickens is a rewarding experience, but when kids are involved, choosing the right breed makes all the difference. Chickens with friendly natures and low-sensitive behavior patterns ...

Have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors? While most eggs are white or brown, they also come in colors like cream, pink, blue and green. In addition — and this is no “yolk” — ...

American company NestFresh will begin marketing eggs from in-ovo sexed chickens next year, a feat it’s touting as a leap forward for animal welfare. ‘In-ovo sexing’ refers to the use of technology to ...

Small egg (38 g): 4.8 g of protein Medium egg (44 g): 5.6 g of protein Large egg (50 g): 6.3 g of protein Extra-large egg (56 g): 7.1 g of protein Eggs are considered a complete protein source ...

Growing up on a walnut orchard in the San Fernando Valley had its advantages. We kept a flock of chickens, as well as a few geese and ducks. I was taught that their eggs were a culinary treasure ...