At first thought, living out your homesteading dreams by getting backyard chickens may seem like a fantastic idea. Who wouldn't love a steady supply of farm fresh eggs? Backyard chickens can also give ...

Before setting up a backyard coop, check local ordinances for any restrictions on raising chickens. Coops need adequate space, ventilation and predator protection to ensure the health and safety of ...

Spring is finally here! The days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener, and your chickens? They’re ready to party. After a long, sleepy winter, your backyard flock is stretching its wings, ...

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 ...

FLORIDA SAY THAT THEY ARE SEEKING OUT OTHERS WHO HAVE EGG LAYING HENS. YEAH, BACKYARD CHICKENS ARE ALLOWED IN MANY LOCAL CITIES. WESH 2’S MICHELLE MEREDITH REPORTS. WITH THE HIGH PRICE OF EGGS RIGHT ...

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.

SAN ANTONIO – Bill Estes, owner of Locke Hill Feed, Pet & Lawn Supply, can’t keep chickens stocked these days because they’re flying off the store shelves. “We are selling so many chickens right now.

With egg prices reaching record highs, some are considering another alternative: buying their own chickens to bring breakfast to the backyard. Inside Pittsboro Feed, peace of mind for your egg anxiety ...