As autumn set in last year, I thought Esmerelda, at age seven, had entered a well-merited retirement. For nearly six years ...

Chickens like the Rhode Island Red and Plymouth Rock are famed for their brown eggs. The depth of brown coloring can vary from light to dark chocolate, attributed to the pigment protoporphyrin ...

Backyard chickens are becoming increasingly popular ... making them a striking addition to any backyard flock. The Rhode Island Red is an iconic breed of chicken due to its excellent egg-laying ...