The question of whether the chicken or the egg came first has puzzled philosophers, scientists, and the general public for ...

However, a new study from the University of Geneva suggests that the egg could in fact predate all animal life. A single-celled organism called Chromosphaera perkinsii appears to possess a embryonic ...

Genetics of Blue Feathers Two different genes create blue feathers in poultry, a diluted black gene and a lavender gene. The ...

The Nelsons and their two daughters hatch 2,000–3,000 chicks per year at their private Bellingham farm, where they also grow ...

According to genetic tests, a mix of both, says biologist Eben Gering. Breeding these feral chickens with domestic ones could add welcome genetic diversity and make farm-raised fowl hardier ...

It has been selectively bred to put on weight fast, which is evident from its body and the chemistry and genetics of its bones. Meanwhile, roast chicken has gone from being an occasional treat to ...

Since MD is a significant economic problem to the poultry industry, there is great interest in enhancing genetic resistance, which is controlled by multiple genes. MD is also a biomedical model ...

The Tennessee State Veterinarian is reporting a suspected detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Tennessee.