Backyards have gone to the birds! With everyone from Jennifer Garner to Carrie Underwood flocking to the trend of raising ...

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 ...

With egg prices recently reaching historic highs, many people are eager to start raising chickens for a more reliable and cheaper source of eggs. Over the past few months, I have received many ...

Raising chickens for eggs can be rewarding, but — as I wrote previously — it requires a commitment of time and money. If you do it properly, you will never have a shortage of fresh eggs, year-round.

The record-breaking price of eggs has encouraged some people to consider raising chickens in the backyard, but it’s important to do some research before buying those cute little chicks. Raising and ...

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, ...

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YOUR AREA. A BIRD FLU HAS HIT THE EGG INDUSTRY SO HARD SOME ARE BUYING THEIR OWN CHICKENS NOW. HOWEVER, EXPERTS SAY RAISING YOUR OWN CHICKENS WON’T SAVE YOU MUCH MONEY. ACTUALLY, A LIVESTOCK ...

Kristan Marchewka’s chickens gather for food. As egg prices rise many are looking to raise their own chickens, but experienced chicken farmers say it is ultimately an impractical and more costly ...

Chickens were never really on my radar when it came to buying a place out in the country. My eyes were set on a big garden plot, fruit trees and bushes in every corner of the yard, and lots of room ...