Jannette Gomez

For many, chickens are viewed strictly as "livestock"—biological machines designed to turn grain into breakfast. However, as the trend of backyard flocks continues to grow, many families are discovering that these birds are far more than just utility animals. As a poultry educator, I often see the wide-eyed shock of children (and more than a few adults!) when they first learn where eggs actually come from. Yes, the discovery that hens lay eggs "out of their butts"—technically the cloaca—is a...

Have you ever wondered what it was like to write before pens and pencils were invented? Families long ago used feathers, called quills,...

Hatching eggs is one of the most rewarding hands-on activities you can share with children, whether at home or in the classroom. It’s an...