Chicks and young poultry thrive when it is hot. Newly hatched chickens require temperatures between 90 and 95 degrees during their first week.

Backyard chicken farmers are hopeful that City Council members will introduce a bill to legalize hens in Philadelphia soon. It would be the third time in six years.

Well, for now at least, Palm Coast is permitting up to four chickens per house — hens only, no roosters. A small flock of ...

Some Americans are turning to backyard chickens amid rising egg prices.

Essential Chicken Coop Features Whether you plan to build a DIY chicken coop or buy a premade structure, ensure that the design includes certain basic features.

While backyard chicken raising is not a new concept, it would surprise many to know just how it became popular in the first place.

Avian flu killed or led to the deaths of 470 domestic birds at a live bird market in Onondaga County in March, according to ...

If you’re a backyard chicken owner (and even if you’re not), you’ve likely heard about Avian Influenza (AI). Commonly referred to as bird flu, it’s a highly contagious viral disease ...

Record-high egg prices have more consumers considering backyard chickens, but farm rescues say they are expensive and hard to care for.

Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak.

Backyard poultry can be infected from water or food bowls that have been contaminated by wild birds. Once infected, over 90 percent of chickens and turkeys will die from this virus.