The number of families with backyard poultry has risen significantly in the past several years, Cadillac area educators ...

Prevent poultry access to open water sources such as puddles, ditches, ponds or seasonal water accumulation. Provide municipal or well water only; do not use untreated surface water for drinking or ...

AUSTIN, Texas — As the bird flu outbreak continues to grow nationwide, some local backyard poultry farmers are now taking steps to ensure their flocks remain healthy. Ashley Hill, a first time chicken ...

It is important to research animal needs before you purchase them. This includes whether they are legal to own where you live.

Dec. 27—The Oklahoma State Department of Health gives tips on how to safely raise backyard poultry due to the current spread of Avian Influenza across the country. 1 What is Avian Influenza? HPAI is ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- According to the USDA, Alphainfluenzavirus influenzae, or bird flu, has eradicated more than 13 million chickens nationwide in the past 30 days—and more than 3 million of those are ...

Wooster residents can keep backyard chickens, but city rules limit roosters and require birds to be properly contained.

The question of whether to allow backyard chickens came up again Nov. 18 at Skokie’s Village Board meeting after a trustee proposed repealing the village’s ban on the birds. Trustee James Johnson ...

Backyard chickens are increasing in popularity due to high egg prices, but they may not be cost-effective for everyone. Before getting chickens, consider local regulations, time and labor commitments ...

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is urging poultry owners and those with backyard flocks to practice biosecurity measures as bird flu continues to be a threat across the country. Highly ...