Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct—but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive
It took thousands of years to develop the world's extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals—an estimated 8,800 ...
MEAT+POULTRY2d
Force of Nature Meats launches chicken products from slow-growth breeds
Force of Nature Meats said that unlike conventional poultry or organic poultry, the brand’s pasture-raised, organic-fed, slow ...
The Guardian Nigeria1d
Maximising potential of local chicken farming
At a time like this, when high cost of feed, dwindling purchasing power and other challenges are forcing many poultry farmers ...
Queensland Country Life1d
Cream legbars: the blue egg breed that is boosting chicken producers' sales
Barry Falkenhagen, Texas, says cream legbars are becoming more popular because of their blue eggs and autosexing. Mr ...
Bird flu hits world’s biggest wandering albatross colonies
A fast spreading form of bird flu is devastating colonies where almost half of the world’s wandering albatrosses breed on a ...
The European towns that give away free chickens
Towns in France and Belgium have been giving out free chickens for years to combat food waste – could the idea catch on ...
Fresh eggs at home? What to consider before getting chickens
Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Learn the rules, challenges and expert tips to ensure a healthy and productive flock.
Observer-Reporter20h
Egg-stravagant solution? Raising chickens unlikely to ease burden on egg prices
As egg prices rise many are looking to raise their own chickens, but experienced chicken farmers say it is ultimately an ...
Wisconsin Farmer5d
Hatcheries, Wisconsin farm stores struggle to keep up with demand for chicks for laying flocks
While backyard flocks are making a comeback in some communities across Wisconsin, experts say it pays to find out whether or not it's legal in your area.