More turn to backyard chickens amid rise of egg prices
Egg prices continue to climb, making it harder for families and small businesses to keep costs down. Some are turning to backyard chickens as a solution.
Vaccinating chickens could help contain bird flu — and egg prices. Here’s why it’s rare
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for soaring egg prices.
Egg prices are up. Is raising backyard chickens a better deal?
Experts say raising chickens isn’t likely to save many inflation-weary consumers money amid the spike in egg prices. But for Johnson, among a growing number of Americans expressing interest in backyard chickens, the money spent is well worth it.
Vaccinating Poultry Could Help Cut Soaring Egg Prices but US Remains Hesitant
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $5 a dozen
Vaccinating chickens could help cut soaring egg prices, experts say
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to spend $100 million to study bird flu vaccines to fight the disease in concert with meat chicken, egg and turkey groups.
Bird Flu Crisis: Why the US Is Resisting a Vaccine Despite Skyrocketing Egg Prices
The United States is facing a dilemma over poultry vaccination as egg prices soar. While vaccinating against bird flu could prevent mass culling and stabilise supply, concerns over trade restrictions and virus monitoring have slowed progress.
Neighbors flock to backyard chicken coops for fresher and cheaper eggs
For Christin New, whose multigenerational family moved from Redwood City, California, to a 2-acre home in the nearby Santa ...
The Real Cost of Backyard Eggs
Anyone who starts a flock because they’ve been dreaming about backyard chickens pecking in the yard will likely be happy with ...
The Curious Backstory of Why There are Feral Chickens in Key West
Key West is known for its sunny beaches, unique culture, amazing food, and famous former resident Ernest Hemingway. It’s also ...
Raising chickens costly but worth it: 'It really is an investment'
The price of eggs may be through the roof, but that doesn’t mean you’ll save money with a chicken coop. While the popularity ...
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Montanans flock to local eggs and backyard chickens
In recent months, especially with outbreaks of bird flu, egg prices have been playing chicken. Many are flocking to the store to get chicks of their own.
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What's more expensive? Raising chickens or buying eggs?
“I bought four chickens, knowing nothing about the chickens." Now, Taylor has access to fresh eggs each day. She told NBC10 during the colder months she’s able to collect about two to three ...
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Backyard chickens in Modesto: Worth the money, effort and potential risks?
With egg prices at historic highs, Modesto has seen an uptick of interest in backyard chicken tending. Those considering ...
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Bird flu solution: Vaccinate chickens or slaughter every infected flock?
Vaccines could be a way to suppress bird flu in the U.S. and avoid the slaughter of millions of chickens amid the rising price of eggs. But there are some concerns, too. Here's what to know.
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Urban Chickens: Cities grapple with rising interest in locally-owned chickens
The incredible, edible egg has been more expensive than ever, a nationwide issue that has been a stumping point for ...