Ms. Montgomery is the author of “What the Chicken Knows” and other books on animals. Every spring, I’d eagerly await my special package — a box that arrived peeping. Inside were just-hatched chicks, ...

As we enter summer and more people are looking at raising backyard chickens, they may be curious why chicken eggs can be different colors. Most eggs are white or brown, but they also come in other ...

The debate around chicken versus eggs extends well beyond the classic philosophical question. Both are staple foods across cultures and are known for their rich nutritional profiles, high protein ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As egg prices skyrocket, people raising chickens are grateful to have their own supply conveniently located in their backyard.