When you think of chickens, you might picture the classic farmyard rooster — the one that is on all the chicken decor in the house — but there’s an entire world of fluffy chicken breeds out there.

In general, chickens make amazing pets. Getting chickens “for the kids” is a heartwarming idea that conjures up images of sun-dappled yards, giggling children collecting eggs, and cuddly hens nestled ...

Catie Leary writes and curates visual stories about science, animals, the arts, travel, and the natural world. If you can’t get enough omelettes or you want to make a little extra cash selling eggs to ...