Raising your own chickens for their eggs may sound like a money saving idea, but in the long run store-bought eggs are less ...

Scientists discovered that the diabetes medication metformin can significantly boost egg production in aging chickens.

With more new chicken owners jumping into poultry keeping, one of the most common questions I get is, “Why aren’t my chickens laying?” ...

What do chickens and people with a common reproductive disorder have in common? More than one might think -- and a widely-used diabetes medication might just be the surprising link.

Spring is finally here! The days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener, and your chickens? They’re ready to party.

Penn State researchers found that metformin helps aging hens lay more eggs by improving hormone balance and liver function.

At Penn State, researchers discovered that metformin, a drug usually prescribed for type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in humans, can actually help chickens lay more eggs.

Human diabetes drug metformin, which is also used to treat hormonal disorder PCOS in women, can improve the metabolic health ...