The question of whether to allow backyard chickens came up again Nov. 18 at Skokie’s Village Board meeting after a trustee proposed repealing the village’s ban on the birds. Trustee James Johnson ...

Backyard chicken ownership is becoming more popular in the U.S., and some Illinois municipalities allow the practice, with regulations. Although backyard chickens are a popular choice, they’re ...

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Chickens have been a mainstay in Australian backyards for generations. New research from the University of Adelaide reveals ...

Chicken - or chooks, as they are affectionately known in Australia - have been a mainstay in backyards for generations.Authors Emily A. Buddle ...

Research has found people see backyard chickens as pets – but wouldn’t take them to the vet. It raises important questions ...

After Tuesday's changes, the revised proposal still includes a limit of four hens, as well as screening and coop size ...

If you live in Clarington you may be able to keep chickens in your backyard thanks to a new bylaw. Clarington Council has ...

Hen owners must closely follow health and safety guidelines - especially given rising concerns about avian flu.

While Karen Olenski was driving down Western Avenue after work on Oct. 30, she spotted the chicken standing in the road, ...

The city of Marshall will be considering whether to allow residents to keep chickens in their back yards. This week, Marshall City Council members voted to introduce proposed updates to city ...