Predators rarely stumble on backyard chickens by accident. They follow scent, shadows, and easy access, and a poorly placed coop can advertise your flock like a neon sign. By avoiding a few common ...

I’ll admit, I jumped on the backyard chicken raising wagon last year. I probably would not have done so if I had joined all the backyard chicken raising groups beforehand. There’s, apparently, a lot ...

Wallpaper in a chicken coop? Wait until you see the colorful cottage details inside.

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 ...

Arizona, did you know that you can rent a chicken? Backyard chicken keeping is exploding across Arizona since recent law changes made it easier for families to raise hens at home. With egg prices ...

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

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 ...

NEW YORK — Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak. Keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic.

Backyard chicken ownership is becoming more popular in the U.S., and some Illinois municipalities allow the practice, with regulations. Although backyard chickens are a popular choice, they’re not ...

With egg prices skyrocketing and expected to remain high, it’s no wonder some consumers are eyeing their own backyards as a possible solution to the egg crunch. You may even be able to hatch your own ...

As Chicago-area shoppers hesitate to reach into grocery coolers when they see the price of eggs, Jim Irwin enjoys going out to his backyard chicken coop on Chicago’s Northwest Side, and Annie Lawson ...

Applications are open for Coverdale Farms' Chicken Tenders chick-raising program. Here's what to know.