When it comes to selecting a breed of layer for a commercial egg farm, many factors come into play – including past experience, reputation, availability and cost. But trial results also play a key ...

1. Leghorn: This breed is known for its high egg production, with some hens laying over 300 eggs per year. 2. Sussex: Sussex chickens are a dual-purpose breed, meaning they are good for both egg ...

A strong dual purpose chicken, the Black Australorp is a fun heritage breed chicken to raise (and to say!). A good choice for both egg laying and meat production, this heritage poulty breed chicken ...

Commercial poultry production in Kenya dates back to the 1970s. It is estimated that the poultry population stands at 80 million, with 70 per cent being indigenous backyard flock. The driving factors ...

In his lab at the University of Edinburgh, Mike McGrew is turning commercial egg-laying hens into surrogates for rare chicken breeds revived from frozen cells—a technique that he hopes one day might ...

Smallholder Edward Dickinson is claiming to have created the first new breed of hen for 90 years. Mr Dickinson, who has been keeping poultry for the past two decades, claims his Oakworth Hen has taken ...

Baby chicks including Black Australorps, Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpingtons huddle next to each other for warmth in their brooding pen. Kelly Rausch File photo With the rise in the price of eggs, ...