If you’ve ever reached into a nest box and found an oddly shaped egg or cracked one open to discover a surprise, you’re not alone. Whether you’re new to backyard chickens or have had hens for years, ...

Childhood visits to my grandparent’s farm served to foreshadow raising chickens of my own. Tossing seed corn, herding a mean rooster to the coop, and reaching under a hen to gather a warm egg were ...

With egg prices skyrocketing and expected to remain high, it’s no wonder some consumers are eyeing their own backyards as a possible solution to the egg crunch. You may even be able to hatch your own ...

A bit of chicken egg–laying science for your week. I've never gone out of my way to purchase double-yolked eggs, but I recently learned that many people do. Tempted by a chance of finding a double ...