Sometime during or after lockdown, a substantial number of people decided it would easier to raise their own chickens than buying eggs from the grocery store. With worldwide supply chain issues due to ...

It's not instantly cheaper to raise chickens since there are various upfront costs, like buying the chickens and equipment. A couple of factors to consider before building a chicken coop are size, ...

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 ...

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As egg prices continue to rise, more and more people are considering raising chickens in their own backyards. From 2018 to 2020, at-home chicken ownership jumped from 8% to 13% nationally, according ...

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 ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The quality of a chicken’s living conditions can affect the quality of farmers’ products, according to Greg Archer from Texas A&M’s Department of Poultry Science. He says the ...

Chicken expert John Ramos recommends getting as large a coop as your space will allow. Looking for a stylish one? Check out Cutest Coops, responsible for this pink hen house. Courtesy Cutest Coops ...

ALBANY, Minn. — As the sun rises at Emmerich’s Produce and Pumpkins farm, about 100 chickens exit their coop. They are free to roam the yard for the rest of daylight. “I know that I have really happy ...

ABBEVILLE — On Friday afternoon a week and a half before Thanksgiving, 14-year-old Peyton Ashely couldn't decide what to do with her weekend. Her friend was competing in a regional cross-country meet, ...