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 ...

A Sheridan couple has invented a smart-home system that automates coop care for people who keep backyard chickens. Their Hen ...

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 ...

With egg prices skyrocketing, more and more people are thinking about getting their own chickens. In fact, a recent study by Eden Emerald Buyers Agents found that searches for chicken coop plans on ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a chicken coop run to provide safe outdoor access for backyard chickens.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Their chickens start at $20. "We use a roll out nesting box so that the chickens can go in, and then the eggs roll out, and stay nice and clean," Leird said. Maintaining a coop of your own could ...

Pasco County recently approved an ordinance allowing residents to have backyard chickens. But before you rush to build your coop, double-check your neighborhood's rules and your HOA's guidelines.