Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With the cost of a dozen eggs nearly double from what it was last summer, some folks may be thinking about raising chickens to ...

The weight classifications for eggs, such as L and M, are determined by the national "Egg Standards." Under these standards, L is 64g or more but less than 70g, and M is 58g or more but less than 64g.

Over the last sixty years, the poultry industry has transitioned from local small scale production systems to a heavily integrated and concentrated global industry. As part of this transformation, ...

Thinking about starting a poultry farm of your own? Here are some things to keep in mind for your bourgeoning operation. You’ll find tips and advice on everything from the proper housing for your ...

Social media users claim to have found a new culprit for sky-high egg prices: chicken feed. The theory gained steam on Facebook, TikTok and Twitter in recent weeks, with some users reporting that ...

Managing layer chicks for maximum performance is the main objective for all egg producers. One challenge to egg producers or pullet farmers is how to successfully manage flocks to profitable egg ...

Discover how cage-free and outdoor systems increase ectoparasite exposure in layers. Northern fowl mites, red mites, and bed ...

Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITERGERMAN agricultural firm Big Dutchman has urged Zimbabwean poultry farmers to adopt modern ...

The Point of Lay (POL) at the target 18 Weeks is the commencement of the egg production period that immediately follows the pullet rearing phase that we discussed in details in our previous article. A ...

Gut microbiota regulates broilers’ gastrointestinal functions, digestion, metabolism, and immune responses. Modulating the microbiota in the early stage could present a promising approach for the ...