American poultry enthusiast, Loyl Stromberg, in his book, Poultry of the World, outlines the origins of blue eggs and their ...

Here's why eggs come in different colors, and what it means for nutrition and cooking.

The age-old debate of whether the chicken or the egg came first is explored through historical and evolutionary contexts. Eggs, appearing millions of years ago, predate chickens. However ...

Learn more about chickens that lay brown eggs. The Ameraucana and Araucana breeds lay stunning blue eggs. The blue color is created by the oocyanin pigment, which permeates the entire eggshell. The ...

Scientists suggest that the earliest eggs were quite different from modern ones, likely produced by marine organisms such as jellyfish or worms. Apurwa Amit Updated : Oct 14, 2024, 12:39 PM IST The ...

I was surprised by how enthusiastic my birds were for their new snack—and it had an almost immediate effect on egg quality, too. From what I’d read, chickens need about a pound of oyster ...

The age-old question, “What came first, the chicken or the egg?” has puzzled people for centuries. While no definitive answer existed for a long time, evolutionary science offers an interesting ...

with some hens laying over 300 eggs per year. 2. Sussex: Sussex chickens are a dual-purpose breed, meaning they are good for both egg production and meat production. They are known for laying up ...