As consumer interest in heritage-breed meats grows, more companies are looking to get in on the market—especially when it comes to chicken. In response, a group of farmers, business owners, and ...

Boasting impossibly long legs, small firm breasts and minimal fat, heritage chickens are like the runway models of the poultry world. They cost a lot of money and require special treatment. So why … ...

Many heritage cattle and chicken breeds work well as homestead livestock. Look through this list to find out if these heritage breeds of egg layers, meat birds, dairy cows and beef cattle could ...

ROLAND, ARK. -- The city chicken phenomenon shows no sign of waning in Dallas and its suburbs. The Irving City Council on April 6, for instance, ...

There are 22 heritage chicken breeds on either the critical or threatened list, with many more on the watch list. Why are eggs different colors?

The Icelandic chicken is a heritage landrace breed from Iceland. These heritage chickens will furnish flavorful meat and a steady supply of eggs.

The breed descended from well-muscled fighting chickens native to India. But they had a huge appetite and poor egg-laying habits, so the breed was mostly kept by the wealthy who favored its large ...

Are you hoping to start a flock of beautiful golden chickens? With over 21 gorgeous... The post 21 Golden Breeds of Chicken for Your Backyard Coop appeared first on Homestead How-To.

McCook also crossed two heritage chicken breeds, the American Bresse and the Le Grand, into a more robust hybrid he dubbed the Glory Land.

The price of eggs is pushing people towards backyard chickens and the poultry showing community hopes it will revive the ...