Java chickens are about as close to the original domesticated chicken as you can get. However, the pressures of industrial agriculture have pushed the breed close to extinction. I drive backward in ...

What’s one of the most sought-after, in-demand breeds of chicken in the world? A jet-black breed called Ayam Cemani. Native to Java, Indonesia, this chicken is inky-black all over — not just its ...

The importance of breeding heritage breed chickens to ensure the birds retain their historically beneficial traits is outlined in the article Heritage Chicken Breeding: Why Not to Rely on Chicken ...

Garfield Farm Museum in La Fox will host a session on raising a small flock of backyard chickens at 1 p.m. Sunday. The workshop will serve as a basic introduction to starting a flock, according to a ...