Being concerned about the cold is essential for backyard chicken owners, regardless of how efficient their coop may be. While ...

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

I’ll admit, I jumped on the backyard chicken raising wagon last year. I probably would not have done so if I had joined all the backyard chicken raising groups beforehand. There’s, apparently, a lot ...

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 ...

With so many chicken breeds (plus hybrids and crossbred chickens), you’re sure to find the kind of chickens that are just right for your needs. Use our survey results to help you choose the best ...

A research veterinarian gives practical advice to homeowners for how to protect themselves and their flocks from bird flu.

The new set of rules establishes a $50 permit fee, limits on how many chickens residents can own and more. Here's what to ...

Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed tightening the laws in her budget plan. Backyard chickens in Takoma Park, Md. Lexey Swall/The Washington Post via Getty Images — -- Backyard chickens might soon ...

Celebrities like Jennifer Garner, David Beckham and Meghan Markle are embracing backyard chicken keeping, transforming it ...

WESTFIELD — After a two year effort, the City Council took a final vote on allowing backyard chickens by right in residential zones, shooting it down with five in favor, and seven opposed. Nicholas ...