You'll be shocked how many eggs they produce!

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BETHLEHEM TWP. − Who needs the Easter Bunny when you can raise chickens that lay colored eggs? On their five acres of paradise, ...

Shannin Rettig enjoys raising all types of chickens. She especially loves seeing the different-colored eggs they produce. Along with the standard white and brown, her heritage birds lay dark brown-, ...

TEXAS, USA — With Easter coming up this weekend, it is a great time to talk about eggs, naturally. So, have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors? Most eggs we see are either ...

1. Leghorn: This breed is known for its high egg production, 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 ...

As we enter summer and more people are looking at raising backyard chickens, they may be curious why chicken eggs can be different colors. Most eggs are white or brown, but they also come in other ...

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Recently, Mrs. Jackson’s second-grade class at Two Mile Prairie Elementary asked why chickens lay different colored eggs. These students were lucky enough to have their own school chicken coop and ...

Raising chickens a family affair in Bethlehem Township. Colored eggs are based on genetics. Haines children are members of 4-H. BETHLEHEM TWP. − Who needs the Easter Bunny when you can raise chickens ...

Hens that cannot produce their own chicks have successfully acted as “surrogates” to lay eggs from rare chicken breeds. It is hoped the development could help to boost breeding of endangered birds and ...