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 ...

Egg prices are skyrocketing. Between the shortages and the bird flu, it might be tempting to think that keeping a few chickens in the backyard would solve a lot of problems. But that idea might not be ...

For anyone who owns chickens — or is thinking about getting them — Lollypop Farm is offering its second annual Backyard ...

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 ...

In general, chickens make amazing pets. Getting chickens “for the kids” is a heartwarming idea that conjures up images of sun-dappled yards, giggling children collecting eggs, and cuddly hens nestled ...

SAN ANTONIO – Peter Cortez started raising chickens in his backyard in 2017. His first few years didn’t go so well; it was a learning curve, but he quickly caught on. When Cortez married, his family ...

MOORHEAD — From raising chicks under heat lamps to building a chicken coop, Moorhead resident Taylor Wolford has been laying the groundwork for his small flock of backyard chickens to roost for months ...

Spring is a common time for folks in the Valley to think about getting chickens to begin their own “backyard flock.” Hence, that whole “spring chicken” saying. Even an article in the New York Times ...

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 ...