Heritage chicken and cattle breeds are generally better suited to small-scale homesteads than many modern livestock breeds. Their tendency to be dual- or even triple-purpose breeds is a noted plus for ...

Commercial poultry production in Kenya dates back to the 1970s. It is estimated that the poultry population stands at 80 million, with 70 per cent being indigenous backyard flock. The driving factors ...

Alright, you've done it. You've finally made the decision to start raising pet chickens. A fence has gone up, and maybe you've got yourself a coop. Now, it's all about heading out and picking up your ...

Smallholder Edward Dickinson is claiming to have created the first new breed of hen for 90 years. Mr Dickinson, who has been keeping poultry for the past two decades, claims his Oakworth Hen has taken ...