NEW YORK — Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak. Keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic.

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 ...

It was nearly two years ago when Angelia Taylor first heard about owning backyard chickens online. “Honestly, I was seeing it all over Facebook,” Taylor, of Camden County, New Jersey, told NBC10 ...

As egg prices skyrocket, you too may be considering if it would be cheaper going straight to the source and raising your own ...

It's not instantly cheaper to raise chickens since there are various upfront costs, like buying the chickens and equipment. A couple of factors to consider before building a chicken coop are size, ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — With the rising costs of eggs and other poultry products, as well as a growing concern about a nationwide outbreak of bird flu, the idea of raising chickens at home can be ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - With the cost of eggs up more than $3.00 from a year ago,11 million people are scrambling to find a cheaper option. The American Pet Products Association says 11 million U.S.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - If you’ve been to the store recently and feel like you’re spending more money on eggs than in the past, you are not alone. A recent outbreak of avian influenza, or bird ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Egg prices likely aren’t going down anytime soon, leading some consumers to look for alternatives. For some, that includes buying their own chickens. But are you really getting a ...

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 ...

Read full article: Flown the coop: Where did Oviedo shopping center’s chickens go? Jackie Pearson, an owner of AAA Chickens And More LLC in Fernandina Beach, said he’s seen more people coming to his ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Backyards have gone to the birds! With everyone from Jennifer Garner to Carrie Underwood flocking to the ...