They are dual purpose breeds excellent for good meat yield and egg production. The Plymouth rock is a large bodied bird that has an almost triangular side profile – their back is long while the breast ...

You’re a chicken. No, you’re a chicken. Everyone remembers this name-calling contest from childhood, but nowadays that’s becoming a surprising reality for certain members in urban backyards. Chickens ...

While chickens aren’t usually considered “large” animals, some breeds are surprisingly big, ranging from towering roosters to plump hens as heavy as a small dog. Whether you’re a seasoned chicken ...

A selective mating approach within the population that started in 1957 has resulted in an over tenfold difference in the size of the chickens. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for ...