have surged in popularity across the United States, fueled by rising egg prices, food security concerns, and a broader push ...

Prevent poultry access to open water sources such as puddles, ditches, ponds or seasonal water accumulation. Provide ...

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 ...

How many backyard chickens should be allowed? Some Springville residents with larger lots say more should be allowed, but the City Council may cap the number at six for all lots.

Backyard chicken coops don’t have to look rustic or temporary. This project shows how to build a clean, modern coop that ...

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 ...

The highs and lows of raising chickens.

A proposed ordinance would permit residents to keep up to four hens—no roosters allowed—sparking debate over fresh eggs, noise, and neighborhood harmony.

With so many chicken breeds (plus hybrids and crossbred chickens), you’re sure to find the kind of chickens that are just right for your needs. Use our survey results to help you choose the best ...

Making a frittata with eggs fresh from your backyard chicken coop is the ultimate farm-to-table experience. And raising chickens in a Brooklyn backyard is easier than you might think. Chicken coops ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Not sure how he does it, but Seminole County resident Michel Thibault can identify all seven of his chickens by name. “That one over there, her name is Lucy,” Thibault said. “Then we ...