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

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 ...

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 ...

Learn how chickens handle cold, why frozen water is dangerous, and how dry bedding and airflow prevent winter health risks.

Raising chickens comes with constant changes, and their growth can happen faster than expected. This update shares observations on chicken development, daily care, and what to expect as backyard ...

Egg prices are cracking wallets — and for those who count on this kitchen staple, it’s a real scramble. The fix? Skip the store and start your own coop! As homeowners jump into backyard chicken ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Rapid City group proposes ordinance to allow backyard chickens, aiming for June ballot. Plan includes limits, coop rules, and ...