Fowl

Chickens might not seem like luxury items, but in the world of rare poultry, the most expensive chicken breeds can fetch thousands of dollars.

By Nico Avelle

In casual conversation, people often use "chicken" and "hen" interchangeably — but they’re not quite the same. A quick chicken vs. hen comparison clarifies distinctions based on age, sex, and role in poultry farming, meat production, and egg laying.

By Nico Avelle

If you've ever looked at a pond full of birds and asked yourself, "Wait, is that a goose or a duck?" you're not alone. The goose vs. duck question is one that even seasoned birdwatchers sometimes stumble over.

By Nico Avelle

Turkeys have become a traditional dish to eat during Thanksgiving festivities. But have you ever wondered, what do turkeys eat?

By Ada Tseng

Whether you're a chicken keeper looking to increase egg production or just curious about the largest chicken breed, here's a list of the giants by weight.

By Yara Simón

Spontaneous sex reversal in chickens is pretty rare, but it does happen. Find out how Miss Lucille became Mr. Lucille.

By Alia Hoyt & Talon Homer

Whichever came first, the chicken or the egg, you want to know how to collect the eggs from a chicken. This article will tell you how to collect eggs from a chicken.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

All you amateur ornithologists might scoff at this seemingly simple question, but the answer isn't as straightforward as you think. And no, it's not just that their bones are hollow.

By Jennifer Horton

Some say that during a rainstorm, turkeys will stare up at the sky with their beaks hanging open, transfixed, until they drown. Is this really true?

By Stephanie Watson

Whether used in fashion or complicated mating rituals, peacock feathers drive the ladies crazy. But, what happens when a peacock loses his last feather? Will he become a fashion-don't?

By Cristen Conger