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 ...

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, ...

If egg prices have you clucking, you may be thinking about building a coop in your backyard and raising your own hens. Before you buy the lumber and chicken wire, take a listen to what Brooke Bestwina ...

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.

With egg prices at historic highs, Modesto has seen an uptick of interest in backyard chicken tending. Those considering raising backyard chickens solely for financial reasons may be in for a surprise ...