Some locals are hatching new plans to get cheaper eggs: raise their own chickens. Local poultry farmers say it's possible, but could be tougher than you might think.

Wisconsin families testified on Wednesday in support of a bill that would require local governments to allow at least four ...

Pest control: Diatomaceous earth (DE), a natural powder made from fossilized algae, can be used in chicken coops to control ...

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

For the 12th year, the world can watch chickens hatch via the Oregon State University Extension Service livestream. The extension office in Astoria has a camera aimed at the ...

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

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

If you’d like to get started raising baby chicks, here’s everything you need to know about baby chick supplies, ...

Wood duck and bluebird houses are being given out to conservation-minded individuals. Here's how to get one, plus more outdoors news.

The Dempseys diversified their chicken and pig enterprise into seaweed products for animal feed, which they now sell to nearly 500 Irish customers, as well as abroad – and they reckon the market ...

Cami Brandt has had a lot more people asking her for eggs recently. Her small backyard flock only produces two dozen or so eggs a week, which she ...