You can definitely spend a lot raising fancy chickens that lay fancifully colored eggs, residing in Pinterest-worthy chicken coops and feasting on organic feed. By those standards, it’s ...

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.

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 ...

However, egg prices are expected to go up 41 percent this year, so the cost could be comparable, but there's more to raising chickens than just going out to the coop to get fresh eggs at home.

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When a person approaches LeMaster about raising chickens at home, one of the most important things to decide is what breed of chickens they want to raise. “There’s certain breeds that are ...

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So, a flock of four chickens would need seven to eight bags. Add in hay for bedding and the yearly costs can easily push $200 depending on how many chickens you have and your preference for feed.

However, raising chickens requires planning, time, and investment. Sara Everson, who has been raising chickens on her farm in Sadieville for the last four years, explains, “We have about 40 ...

EGG FARMER HIT HARD BY BIRD FLU, DESCRIBES 'NIGHTMARE' OF LOSING 3 FLOCKS. The wait list for one breed, Bresse chickens, is already closed, Bissonnette said, adding that she isn't the only one ...