Katie Whalen is trying to legalize backyard chickens in Port St. Lucie. With high egg prices, that may hatch debates ...

Is having backyard chickens the solution to the current egg crisis? Here’s what five hen owners want you to know.

If the increasing egg prices have you considering the idea of your own backyard egg production, you’re not alone. Raising ...

Whether or not having your own chickens will save you money can depend on the situation. Staten Island resident Tommy Lane ...

As egg prices increase, backyard chicken flocks have become more appealing. Though the risk bird flu exposure is low, it’s ...

Rent The Chicken is more than just a quirky idea — it’s a fresh way to reconnect with our food in a meaningful, fun, and ...

Laying chicken chicks will cost about $15-$25 each depending on who is selling them. It will take a while before you start getting eggs. “Laying breeds, 16 weeks before you start get eggs ...

including egg-laying hens, leading to a decrease in egg production. Some consumers are turning to local farms or considering raising their own chickens for eggs, but experts advise careful ...

You can take a chicken home and have them lay eggs for ... which the USDA reported killed about 17.2 million egg-laying hens in November and December. That accounted for nearly half of all birds ...

But a couple of years ago, when egg prices spiked, the idea came to me that maybe I could raise ... plus seven laying hens. No chicks, no heat, no measuring. A known working chicken farm in ...