An INRAE research team focussed on domestic fowl, in particular the popular Sussex laying hen, to determine if a similar phenomenon existed in chickens.

The team looked specifically at the Sussex laying hen over a period of three weeks, in a grove in the Loire Valley, France. During this time, they analyzed the chickens' responses to certain ...

For the chicken fancier:: The Orpington’s easygoing personality and fluffy feathers make it an excellent pet, though it was originally developed as a dual-purpose utility breed, suitable for both eggs ...

A hen's hilarious reaction to laying her first egg is making the internet chuckle, receiving over 40,000 views. The amusing clip was shared to Reddit's "Animals Being Derps" forum by Chrissy Chin ...

As detailed in the journal Applied Animal Behavior Science, researchers decamped to a lush grove in French wine country with six young Sussex hens for a spell of chicken photography.Across three ...