This installment of "Breaking down the breed," is all about the Leghorn. Known for its egg-laying and heat tolerance, the Leghorn is a great fit for backyard flocks.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Raising backyard chickens has exploded in popularity in recent years. Many people are building chicken coops to save money on eggs ...

WELD COUNTY, Colo. — Egg producers in parts of Weld County will have to stop the movement of their chickens and eggs until further notice after state agriculture officials confirmed an outbreak of ...

Bald eagle parents Jackie and Shadow abandoned their two eggs for several hours. During their absence, invading birds, possibly ravens or crows, attacked the nest. (This story has been updated to ...