In this edition of Breaking Down the Breed, HPJ Field Editor Lacey Vilhauer covers the Barred Rock, the friendliest chicken.

Learn about methods for breeding heritage chickens to achieve a hardy and productive flock designed for the modern homesteader. Many of us who keep backyard flocks are aware that industrial chicken ...

While it may sound surprising, certain rare breeds command premium prices due to their unique genetics, limited bloodlines, and striking appearance. In this slideshow, discover the elite chicken ...

Chickens are some of the most versatile animals around. They can be great pets, and they can also be a useful source of food. No matter why you plan on keeping chickens, you need to know the best ...

Red Junglefowl - Gallus gallus tropical bird in the family Phasianidae. It is the primary progenitor of the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus).© Martin Pelanek/Shutterstock.com Everyone has ...

In 2004 the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) conducted a chicken census. The results were astounding: of 70 chicken breeds maintained in the United States, half were endangered and 20 were ...

Everyone has heard the joke, “Why did the chicken cross the road?” But did you ever wonder who the original “chicken” was? All domesticated chickens had to come from somewhere, even the topic of this ...