I recently read Tove Danovich's book with the eye-catching title Under the Henfluence: Inside the World of Backyard Chickens and the People Who Love Them and enjoyed every single page in which she ...

Soaring egg prices have you dreaming of a backyard coop? Think carefully before taking the plunge, especially with the ongoing threat of bird flu. While backyard chickens have surged in popularity ...

Jennifer Johnson wants to raise chickens – a dream she's had for nearly a decade. Still, it took until early February, after a dramatic spike in egg prices, for Johnson to convince her husband to say ...

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 ...