As a bantam, it doesn’t lay many eggs or produce much meat, so it is mostly used for exhibition and as a pet. One of the only ...

This heritage golden chicken breed is a tough, resilient bird normally reared for both meat and eggs. It is highly adaptable to harsh climates and is commonly kept in a free-range flock.

Chickens can make a delightful addition to your backyard or farm. These quirky birds can provide your family with ethically raised eggs, meat, and countless hours of entertainment. If you’re ...

With so many chicken breeds (plus hybrids and crossbred chickens), you’re sure to find the kind of chickens that are just right for your needs. Use our survey results to help you choose the best ...

The simple answer is: Yes! A chicken can produce both meat and eggs. But there is more to it... The breed of chicken really determines how many eggs or meat can be produced. Lately, there has been ...

while For the chicken fancier:: The Orpington’s easygoing personality and fluffy feathers make it an excellent pet, though it was originally developed as a dual-purpose utility breed, suitable for ...

This guide focuses on feeding chicken breeds raised for egg production, not meat. Meat chickens (broilers) and dual-purpose birds have different nutritional requirements. Quality control and brand ...

He and five other farmers have teamed up with a researcher through an Innovative Farmers field lab to test resilient ‘dual purpose’ breeds suitable for both egg and meat production. He said: “After ...

Farmers are trialling heritage poultry breeds in a move to cut emissions, eliminate the routine culling of male chicks, and ...