"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 ...

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 ...

As far as pets go, chickens are incredibly useful to have around: A pet chicken will lay eggs, eat food scraps and common garden pests, and their poop can be used for compost. Raising chickens is also ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kimberly Reddinger Weit’s backyard chickens keep her well-stocked with eggs. Mary, Brooklyn, Fraya and their sisters are also entertainment. They peck out tunes on a xylophone and ride a swing. In ...

The record-breaking price of eggs has encouraged some people to consider raising chickens in the backyard, but it’s important to do some research before buying those cute little chicks. Raising and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With egg prices rising and concerns over food security increasing ...

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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 ...

[This story first ran in 2023 and has been updated.] If you're kinda done with soaring egg prices and supermarket rationing, we hear you. All you want is some eggs in the morning for breakfast, right?