When downtown Cary was farmland and dirt roads, there was a chicken coop that belonged to a doctor who lived on South Academy Street. Dr. John Pullen Hunter and his family were the first occupants of ...

I consider myself to be a fairly balanced and flexible person. By that, I mean there are very few subjects in which I am not well versed. From government to sports, history to preserving foods, or ...

Soaring egg prices have had some people considering raising chickens of their own. If that's you, there are some things you ...

Adding new hens to a flock can be stressful. This Chicken Chatter blog outlines the process of incorporating new additions to ...

"The Ultimate Guide for Happy Chickens" Which came first: the chicken or the egg farmer? While chickens were once mainly found in the countryside, urban backyard chicken enthusiasts are now ...

Whether you're looking for a chicken coop for a new brood or an existing flock, discover some of the best the market has to offer or our list ...

The Locke Hill Feed, Pet & Lawn Supply owner gives us some insight into what we might need to get started with a backyard ...

There’s been a lot of clucking about soaring egg prices, but local egg farmer Kate Palatinus said she barely makes a profit.

According to recent data from the Consumer Price Index, the cost of a dozen large Grade A eggs saw a staggering increase of ...

Chickens might never fly high, but the price of their eggs sure has. Egg prices have reached a near-record high at ...

“Just about every predator on the planet eats a chicken,” Prann said. Startup costs can also vary widely, from about $200 to $2,000 for a coop alone, according to the Associated Press. Feeders and ...

If egg prices have you clucking, you may be thinking about building a coop in your backyard and raising your own hens. Before ...