Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As egg prices skyrocket, people raising chickens are grateful to have their own supply conveniently located in their backyard.

NEW YORK — Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak. Keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic.

Brandon Hayes, owner of Grace Farms of Middle Georgia in Fort Valley, never thought he’d see people wanting eggs this badly. His farm is small, relying on a pen of about 30 to 50 chickens to supply ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... At the Fleischer Family Farm in Lakewood, fresh eggs are among the fastest sellers at the Saturday market. The eggs simply taste better compared to ones that ...