There are more than 85 million backyard chickens in the United States. Here's what you need to know before starting your own ...

“I would say a key element in the increased popularity of backyard chickens came during the pandemic, as it was a time when people felt the need to become more self-sufficient and build a greater ...

Backyard chickens are now America's third most popular pet - here's how to start your own flock from scratch.

For years, Naeema Finley noticed other people’s expressions when she told them she was raising chickens in her backyard. A Las Vegas native who lives in Atlanta, Finley brandishes elaborate ...

More than 13 million homeowners raise backyard chickens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and that number is expected to grow over the next several years. You can rear chickens in ...

Craving a daily supply of fresh eggs, perhaps you’ve decided to join the urban homesteading movement and get yourself a flock of chickens for the backyard. You’ll start indoors with chicks in a box ...

At $2.19 a dozen, your hens come at an annual loss. So why are 11 million households still raising chickens?

You’re a chicken. No, you’re a chicken. Everyone remembers this name-calling contest from childhood, but nowadays that’s becoming a surprising reality for certain members in urban backyards. Chickens ...

And where there are chicken coops, there are likely to be homeowners who are creative, fun loving and resourceful. Home chicken raising is becoming more popular for various reasons, including the ...

Naeema Finley at home with her baby chick "Jasmine Crockett" in Acworth, Ga., on Sunday. For years, Naeema Finley noticed other people’s expressions when she told them she was raising chickens in her ...