How to Protect Pets and Backyard Chickens from Bird Flu
As bird flu outbreaks continue to affect animals, experts answer questions about keeping pets and their owners healthy
Egg prices are up. Is raising backyard chickens a better deal?
Experts say raising chickens isn’t likely to save many inflation-weary consumers money amid the spike in egg prices. But for Johnson, among a growing number of Americans expressing interest in backyard chickens, the money spent is well worth it.
Vaccinating chickens could help contain bird flu — and egg prices. Here’s why it’s rare
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for soaring egg prices.
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
The move has been delayed in part because of concerns it could jeopardize chicken exports worth billions of dollars a year.
Vaccinating chickens could help egg prices but U.S. remains hesitant
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $5 a dozen.
Why is US hesitant to vaccinate against bird flu despite soaring egg prices?
Vaccines could prevent bird flu and the mass slaughter of chickens that currently leads to high egg prices. The USDA plans a $100 million study on bird flu vaccines, but concerns about chicken exports slow the process.
Vaccinating chickens could help cut soaring egg prices, experts say
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to spend $100 million to study bird flu vaccines to fight the disease in concert with meat chicken, egg and turkey groups.
Neighbors flock to backyard chicken coops for fresher and cheaper eggs
For Christin New, whose multigenerational family moved from Redwood City, California, to a 2-acre home in the nearby Santa ...
Opinion | There are many reasons I raise chickens. Saving money on eggs isn't one of them.
I know how many eggs a chicken lays in a day. But no matter what Trump says, raising chickens at home has not saved my family ...
Raising chickens costly but worth it: 'It really is an investment'
The price of eggs may be through the roof, but that doesn’t mean you’ll save money with a chicken coop. While the popularity ...
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Raising chickens for eggs, costs and challenges
MTN spoke with an East Helena chicken raiser to learn how much people wanting to start their own flocks can expect to pay.
Celebrities Who Have Chicken Coops at Home: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Chip and Joanna Gaines and More
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Jennifer Garner and more celebrities have expanded their families with pet chickens. “She’s ...
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Perry Twp. has own zoning regulations for chickens
Zoning Inspector Dan Bowers reminded residents that the township has its own regulations for keeping chickens. Bowers said that he has received calls from residents about keeping chickens in the ...
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Chicken Coops Are Going Viral—Here's What to Know Before Getting One
Before buying a chicken coop, educate yourself on avian influenza precautions, check local laws, and consider all the expenses. Along with a coop, you need to purchase chickens, feed, and other ...