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

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

Backyard chicken keepers call the first egg the ... setbacks), and required permits and certifications. Research the breeds you might want. Adult bird size, egg laying frequency, temperament ...

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

For months now, people have been disappointed by grocery stores that have run out of eggs or limited the number of cartons ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Backyard-chicken forums have been buzzing about chick ... The chicks themselves cost $73—admittedly because I was buying fancier breeds that had been sexed to make sure they were hens—plus ...