Learn More › In 2020, the number of American households keeping backyard chickens increased to 13 percent. While two-thirds of those homeowners consider their chickens pets, half keep them for ...

Proper housing for backyard chickens can run anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars, potentially running a lot higher than grocery store eggs, even with the record-high prices ...

In order for a backyard chicken coop with eight hens to save consumers money, eggs would need to cost $10 per dozen over the next three years, said Dana Zook, an OSU Extension area livestock ...

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

Mormino, who wrote “The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens,” said the first thing to consider is whether chickens are right for you. After that, don't assume your county, town or city ...