Backyard chicken coops are popping up everywhere! If the idea of raising chickens has piqued your interest, but the thought of building your own chicken coop seems overwhelming or too expensive, ...

In 2020, the number of American households keeping backyard chickens increased to 13 percent. While two-thirds of those homeowners consider their chickens pets, half keep them for fresh eggs. In ...

DIY chicken coops are becoming a hot trend in the U.S. Searches for “easy DIY chicken coop plans” on Pinterest have jumped by 212% in just three months. Interest in “chicken coop run” and “chicken ...

In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards self-sufficiency and sustainability in food production. With rising grocery prices, concerns about the quality of store-bought food, and the ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Earlier this week, we learned that a Saunders County backyard flock tested positive for the bird flu. It’s the third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza reported in the ...

Roselle officials are weighing whether to allow residents to keep up to five egg-laying hens - but not roosters - in their backyards. Several village trustees have indicated they're generally in favor ...

My mornings started with a gentle clucking as the chickens roused themselves from the dusty loft of their coop stationed in my backyard. It was bizarre, but sweet. I never saw myself as a farm-girl ...

Being concerned about the cold is essential for backyard chicken owners, regardless of how efficient their coop may be. While ...

For years, Naeema Finley noticed other people’s expressions when she told them she was raising chickens in her backyard. A Las Vegas native who lives in Atlanta, Finley brandishes elaborate ...

Backyard chicken coops became increasingly popular during the pandemic as people scrambled to stay sane; and more recently, soaring egg prices have pushed “backyard chickens” to the top of search ...