Poultry

Roosters usually have larger, brighter combs and wattles than hens Roosters often have longer, more pointed saddle and hackle feathers Roosters typically have long, curved tail...

Cockerels usually have larger, redder combs and wattles Cockerels often develop pointed hackle and saddle feathers Cockerels may have longer, more curved tail feathers Cockerels tend to...

Provide a secure coop with protection from predators Give each chicken enough space to move comfortably Supply fresh water every day Feed a balanced chicken feed appropriate...

You cannot tell by looking at a fresh egg from the store Fertilized eggs look, taste, and cook the same as unfertilized eggs Check for a...

There is no proven cure for bird flu in chickens Isolate suspected birds immediately Contact a veterinarian or local animal health authority right away Follow official testing...

A rooster mates with a hen The rooster transfers sperm to the hen The sperm travels into the hen’s reproductive tract The sperm can remain viable for...