As shoppers hesitate to reach into grocery coolers when they see the price of eggs, Jim Irwin enjoys going out to his backyard chicken coop on Chicago’s Northwest Side, and Annie Lawson gathers ...

DIY chicken coops are becoming a hot trend in the U.S. Searches for "easy DIY chicken coop plans" on Pinterest have jumped by ...

Chickens can make good (if somewhat messy) pets, provide natural fertilizer for gardens, and offer educational opportunities ...

Chicken rentals are soaring as Americans look to make their egg sourcing as local as their backyard. Just don’t expect to ...

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 ...

She brought chickens into our life well over 15 years ago. And I was absolutely terrified of chickens. I wouldn't touch 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 ...

Several chickens died and a firefighter was hurt after a fire broke out in a coop on Sunday in Pasco. Witnesses spotted the ...

As bird flu outbreaks continue to affect animals, experts answer questions about keeping pets and their owners healthy ...

Just get a chicken for your backyard. That was how Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins responded recently when asked on Fox News about the rising price of eggs. Rollins suggested backyard ...