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 ...

"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 ...

This Easter, we've hidden a dozen colorful, egg-centric stories across Reason.com. Hop around the site to find them—or click here to see them all in one basket. Nowadays, in Manhattan, you'd be ...

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 ...

Upon entering any farm supply or pet store in April, it's almost impossible to ignore the chirping chicks waiting to be taken home. In the past few years, it seems the temptation of taking these small ...

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

This workshop is for youth to learn the basics about raising chicks. Each module includes a handout for some hands on learning. In module one we go through breed selection, in module two we talk about ...

What if bird flu and the skyrocketing price of eggs not only encouraged us to raise our own chickens but – as we learned about their admirable traits – to become better human beings? With such a ...

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Spring is here, Easter is approaching, and that means baby chickens. You might even think about raising your own chickens. If so you definitely want to make sure you read up on ...

Starting your own flock requires more than a coop and some chicks. Still, more urban dwellers are counting their chickens. Right now, California boasts about 100,000 backyard premises, with increasing ...