Homeowners shouldn’t wing it when it comes to the increasingly-popular practice of raising chickens in their backyards. The health effects from improper care can be dangerous, according to research co ...

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

Over the past several years, what once seemed like a niche rural hobby has quietly crossed into suburban backyards: keeping pet chickens. According to the American Pet Products Association, about 11 ...

With cold winter here, local farmers and Billerica's Animal Control officer are often asked how to care for one of the most popular suburban species, the backyard chicken. “As farms are disappearing ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With egg prices rising and concerns over food security increasing ...

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, ...

Record-high egg prices have more consumers considering backyard chickens, but farm rescues say they are expensive and hard to care for.

Source: Anil Öztas, via Wikimedia Commons. Chickens are experiencing a surge in popularity. In the U.S. alone, there are an estimated 85 million backyard or household chickens, making them the third ...

Want to know more about keeping backyard chickens? Carla Grogg, owner of Grogg's Green Barn, 10105 E. 61st St., is among those in the area putting on backyard chicken classes during the year. The ...

A research veterinarian gives practical advice to homeowners for how to protect themselves and their flocks from bird flu.

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 ...