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

I’ll admit, I jumped on the backyard chicken raising wagon last year. I probably would not have done so if I had joined all the backyard chicken raising groups beforehand. There’s, apparently, a lot ...

Many first-time chicken keepers don’t understand just how dangerous it can be inside a coop. Backyard flocks are vulnerable to wild predators, neighborhood pets, extreme weather, and infectious ...

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 ...

With so many chicken breeds (plus hybrids and crossbred chickens), you’re sure to find the kind of chickens that are just right for your needs. Use our survey results to help you choose the best ...

The new set of rules establishes a $50 permit fee, limits on how many chickens residents can own and more. Here's what to ...

Philadelphia backyard chicken owners are concerned that the avian flu spreading through the U.S. will affect their chickens. (Courtesy of Doug Zajaczkowski) A deadly flu virus has been spreading in ...

Clemson University animal health officials are urging owners of backyard poultry flocks and pet waterfowl to remain vigilant ...

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

Katie Hitt and her family are renting these chickens for the next year from Four Feathered Hens in St. Louis. Her three young kids have named the birds Hei Hei, Feathers, Sweethearts and Lego Man.