Pullin developed two new tests to measure behavioral reactivity in the hens. The first uses a startle chamber, where birds ...

Have you ever noticed that chicken eggs come in more than just white or brown? Some are blue, green, cream, pink, and even ...

The Hamburg chicken is a popular breed of domestic chicken that is known for its unique appearance and personality. These ...

With egg shortages predicted to continue over the next few years, you might be considering backyard chickens ... breeds that are good layers, including Australorps, leghorns, Rhode Island Reds ...

This valuable study provides insights into a key question in comparative neuroanatomy and development. The authors provide evidence of the role for a particular micro-RNA in regulating the development ...

Recent egg shortages and the high price of eggs have some people wondering if the cost of raising backyard chickens might be ...

White leghorn chickens lay white-shelled eggs ... An olive egg results from a cross between a brown egg-laying breed and a blue egg-laying breed. The hen produces a brown pigment that blends into the ...