The Press Democrat3d
Backyard chickens were a thing even before egg prices soared, but are they worth it? A Press Democrat reporter runs the numbers
A Press Democrat reporter and backyard chicken raiser takes a closer look at what it takes to raise her chickens.
The New Republic on MSN10d
What’s Driving High Egg Prices: Bird Flu or Corporate Greed?
Bird flu is sweeping through egg-laying chickens in the United States at an unprecedented rate. So far in 2025, 30 million layers, as they’re known, have been culled, close to the 38 million killed ...
Southwest Times Record4d
Fresh eggs at home? What to consider before getting chickens
Before setting up a backyard coop, check local ordinances for any restrictions ... Feed and water your chickens twice a day and spend time observing your chickens. How soon will my chickens lay eggs, ...
Egg smuggling has risen rapidly in the US - here's why
The average price of a dozen large white eggs soared to $8.64 (£6.17) at the beginning of March, more than quadruple the long ...
Hatcheries, Wisconsin farm stores struggle to keep up with demand for chicks for laying flocks
While backyard flocks are making a comeback in some communities across Wisconsin, experts say it pays to find out whether or ...
Citizen's Voice9d
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
FILE – Red Star chickens roost in their coop Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File) Most birds killed are egg-laying chickens, and the ...
Oklahoma's News9d
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices, but the US is hesitant
A Red Star hen, a hybrid breed that lays large brown eggs, stands on eggs inside her coop at Historic Wagner ... Most birds killed are egg-laying chickens, and the death of so many hens is the ...