The hens were renowned for their egg-laying ability, and their bodies, shaped like a horizontal brick from the neck to the tail, were meatier than others.

This edition of the Happy Homestead talks about raising your own laying hens from hatching all the way up to full grown hens ...

The Rhode Island Red hens lay a light brown, the Araucana a beautiful blue and the Cuckoo Marans, a dark chocolate speckled egg.

Six hundred Rhode Island Red chicks were added this year,” he said. There are also Barred Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, White Leghorns, and Americana hens, all raised cage-free.

The whole process takes 24-26 hours to produce one egg, and a healthy hen bred for laying (like a Rhode Island Red, Plymouth Rock or White Leghorn) can lay 200-300 eggs per year.

Why did my chickens stop laying eggs? And what can I do about it? This article answers your frustrations and provides solutions.

The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a bill that would give caged chickens more freedom to spread their wings.

Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Learn the rules, challenges and expert tips to ensure a healthy and productive flock.

The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Rhode Island Rams at 4:30 p.m. ET on December 16th at UBS Arena. Rhode Island took a loss in their last ...

To help you shell out your money wisely, we asked four poultry experts why some eggs are white while others are brown, blue, and beyond.Related: Yes, the Color of Your Egg Yolk Matters — Here’s What ...