here’s the scoop on becoming a backyard chicken tender (sorry). But wait, isn’t this a gardening column? It is, indeed. Chickens can be a meaningful part of your backyard garden ecosystem.

As the steward of four sweet but dimwitted backyard chickens, I'll caution that it's more expensive than you think—but with prices spiking as high as $1 per egg in some areas, it may be worth ...

With egg prices reaching an all-time high in the US, the idea of backyard chickens — roaming around, grazing on grass, and producing fresh, delicious eggs — is becoming increasingly appealing.

So some Americans are considering what seems like a simple solution: raising chickens themselves. Backyard-chicken forums have been buzzing about chick shortages at local farm stores and hatcheries.

If you’re thinking about getting some chickens so you can have fresh eggs at home, you’ll want to first look up the rules and restrictions for the area where you live. Ordinances for backyard ...

While the popularity — and legality — of backyard chickens is spreading, the economics doesn’t add up for most people thinking of bypassing the grocer for their own hens. Just ask Destiney ...

Rollins suggested backyard chickens could be a potential “silver lining,” arguing it would be “awesome” if more Americans set up personal coops. Rollins may be wise to remember that old ad ...

Those considering raising backyard chickens solely for financial reasons may be in for a surprise, though: They’re messy, noisy and, yes, have a chance of getting bird flu. Russ Hannink has ...

Some are turning to backyard chickens as a solution. Bill Corr and Wendy Boyd started raising chickens a few years ago when egg prices first spiked. “We get plenty of eggs. I’ll sell a few to ...

Estimates vary on how many people have backyard chickens. But the number, regardless of who does the count, is significant. In 2023, an American Pet Products Association's pet ownership survey ...