But rental-chicken options have made it easier than ever to set up a backyard flock. They offer a good way to get in on the chicken-keeping trend without the stress of a long-term commitment.

Ever wondered why these chickens are so unique? In this video, we dive into the fascinating world of black chicken farming, revealing the secrets behind their production for eggs and meat.

With egg shortages predicted to continue over the next few years, you might be considering backyard chickens. As well as providing us with eggs, chickens make great fertiliser and are friendly ...

As egg prices rise many are looking to raise their own chickens, but experienced chicken farmers say it is ultimately an impractical and more costly solution. According to the Consumer Price Index ...

Chickens lay eggs in a variety of colors, including the familiar white and brown eggs we see in grocery stores and more exotic colors such as pink, blue, green, and even purple. Chicken eggshells are ...

What chickens should I get for my backyard? That depends. Do you want layers, meat birds, or pets? Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, Australorps, and Anconas are popular for egg production (layers).

America is facing a chicken-and-egg problem, although in this case, it’s clear which came first. For months now, people have been disappointed by grocery stores that have run out of eggs or ...

Eggcellent alternative: High egg prices causing people to rent and raise their own chickens By Marcus Solis, via Thursday, February 27, 2025 ...

O'Connor and Wildman said some popular egg-laying chickens for Colorado include Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island Red, Buff Orpington, Ameraucana and Black Australorps.

AUSTRALORPS Australorps are beautiful sleek black birds with pinkish-red combs, and they’re treasured by many chicken enthusiasts. (Outside of the U.S., they’re available in other colors, too.) Most ...

In the midst of the ongoing egg shortage that's left many grocery store shelves empty across the country, people are turning to raising their own chickens.