Sussex chickens are one of three dual-purpose breeds originating from southeastern England. It is a good maternal breed with hens capable of laying up to 250 brown or tinted eggs every year, and ...

Chicken eggs come in many shades of white, cream, dark brown, green, blue, and pink. What turns an egg pink, ... The Light ...

For the egg enthusiast:: If egg production is your highest priority, look for the Rhode Island Red and Sussex breeds, which are dependable layers of large brown- and cream-colored eggs.Rhodies have a ...

With the price of eggs rising, some people consider building chicken coops in their backyards. It’s an involved process and not one to be approached lightly. Andrew Bolton, an instructor for ...

On their five acres of paradise, Jason and Stephanie Haines and their six children raise nearly 150 chickens, including "Easter Egger" hens which produce colored eggs that resemble Easter eggs.