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 ...

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 ...

Backyard chicken coops are popping up everywhere! If the idea of raising chickens has piqued your interest, but the thought of building your own chicken coop seems overwhelming or too expensive, ...

Raising backyard chickens can be rewarding, but it takes thoughtful planning to keep your flock healthy, safe, and productive. From coop design and predator-proofing to balancing costs and daily care, ...

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 ...

With the trend of locally sourced food on the rise, it's no surprise that dozens of major cities are revising their animal ordinances. Rochester is no exception: Backyard chicken coops are growing in ...

DIY chicken coops are becoming a hot trend in the U.S. Searches for “easy DIY chicken coop plans” on Pinterest have jumped by 212% in just three months. Interest in “chicken coop run” and “chicken ...

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 ...

In recent years, the trend of raising backyard chickens has gained popularity among homeowners seeking a more sustainable lifestyle. Whether for fresh eggs, companionship, or a deeper connection to ...

Backyard chickens are becoming popular across the country, and many Upstate cities and towns have changed ordinances to allow them. Spartanburg was the first Upstate city to approve raising of ...

Garden shops are seeing an increase in chicken coop and hen sales since a change in Gainesville’s chicken ordinance raised the limit on backyard hens from two to 10 in November 2013. Based on how many ...