Long Island farm hatches thousands of new chicks after culling nearly 100K due to avian flu
A duck farm on Long Island has hatched a new generation of chicks — beginning to replace the nearly 100,000 mallards they ...
Egg-Laying Hens at Nine-Year Low as Bird Flu Decimates US Flock
America’s flock of egg-laying hens dropped to the lowest since 2016 in January as avian influenza resulted in the death of ...
Retired hens revitalise Cyprus olive groves
Organic farmers in Cyprus have recruited hundreds of retired hens to fertilize olive groves in a pilot project they say ...
Jackson family raises hens to avoid rising egg prices
As egg prices continue to escalate, some city dwellers aren’t feeling that punch in the wallet because they have their own ...
More than 400 roosters and hens euthanized after being found in alleged Kansas cockfighting operation
Law enforcement and humane organization officials found hundreds of birds in kept small structures, some with visible ...
Consumers turn to buying or renting hens as egg prices soar, but it may not help you save
Amid the rising costs of eggs, some consumers are looking for alternatives. Across the country, some hatcheries said they're ...
As egg prices surge, St. Louis-area farmers fight to protect their hens
They're watching their hens closely, moving them indoors and trying to keep potentially disease-carrying wild birds from getting near their chickens.
Charleston (SC) hosts Delaware after Lane’s 24-point performance
BOTTOM LINE: Delaware plays Charleston (SC) after Niels Lane scored 24 points in Delaware’s 78-65 loss to the Hofstra Pride. The Cougars have gone 11-2 in home games. Charleston (SC) ranks second in ...
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Retired hens revitalise Cyprus olive groves
AKAKI, Cyprus, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Organic farmers in Cyprus have recruited hundreds of retired hens to fertilize olive groves in a pilot project they say boosts yields, counters disease ...