Australorps, with their black feathers that absorb heat efficiently, are another excellent choice for winter laying.

No Rulz Ranch Hatchery in Oklahoma lists three factors that can affect egg production. When it comes to egg production, choosing the right breeds is crucial. Some breeds are known for their prolific ...

If you own backyard chickens, you might have already noticed a decrease in egg production as the fall season has begun, and the daylight hours have lessened. Hens require 12 to 14 hours of daylight to ...

Social media users claim to have found a new culprit for sky-high egg prices: chicken feed. The theory gained steam on Facebook, TikTok and Twitter in recent weeks, with some users reporting that ...

The hottest Kansas City summer in 30 years has taken a toll on people and birds alike. Some hens at a Pleasant Hill farm have nearly given up on laying eggs.Lizanne Smothers said her flock of hens at ...

Poultry houses have slaughtered millions of chickens in the United States to stop the spread of avian flu. The disease spreads quickly and can contaminate egg production. Along with other factors, ...

Global egg producers face a fundamental challenge: how to maximize flock performance and profitability in an industry where ...

This past week, I spent an hour on my radio show talking about an issue I knew nothing about just 24 hours before. I had gone home from my office and my daughter asked me about chicken eggs. Her ...