When it comes to keeping portion sizes in check, Cornish hens are a shoo-in. A hybrid between Cornish and White Rock chickens, the resulting miniature poultry typically weighs just 1 to 2 pounds, ...

While chickens aren’t usually considered “large” animals, some breeds are surprisingly big, ranging from towering roosters to plump hens as heavy as a small dog. Whether you’re a seasoned chicken ...

A selective mating approach within the population that started in 1957 has resulted in an over tenfold difference in the size of the chickens. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for ...