Hybrid breeds for backyard chicken enthusiasts share a special history with commercial broiler and layer operations.

A Press Democrat reporter and backyard chicken raiser takes a closer look at what it takes to raise her chickens.

With the rising cost of eggs, more people may be considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs.

While the purchase price is higher (depending on breed, they can go for $30 to $60), these chickens can go straight into a backyard coop and will begin laying within a month or two. But skipping ...

This breed is known to thrive even in cold environments other ... the turkey is a somewhat more challenging bird to keep than the more common backyard chicken. Turkeys have higher space requirements ...

With the culling of hens from bird flu outbreaks, the surge in the price of eggs has caused a bump in interest in keeping ...

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Backyard Chicken Basics workshop and an Egg Grader Training workshop.

Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Learn the rules, challenges and expert tips to ensure a healthy and productive flock.

Residents are exploring backyard chickens as an egg supply solution due to rising prices. The exact rules vary across the ...

Backyard chicken coop licenses through NOCO Humane ... and health of the chickens also play roles in egg production. Some breeds also produce more eggs than others. O'Connor and Wildman said ...