Backyard chicken coops are popping up everywhere! If the idea of raising chickens has piqued your interest, but the thought of building your own chicken coop seems overwhelming or too expensive, ...

Craving a daily supply of fresh eggs, perhaps you’ve decided to join the urban homesteading movement and get yourself a flock of chickens for the backyard. You’ll start indoors with chicks in a box ...

You’re a chicken. No, you’re a chicken. Everyone remembers this name-calling contest from childhood, but nowadays that’s becoming a surprising reality for certain members in urban backyards. Chickens ...

In recent years, the trend of raising backyard chickens has gained popularity among homeowners seeking a more sustainable lifestyle. Whether for fresh eggs, companionship, or a deeper connection to ...

And where there are chicken coops, there are likely to be homeowners who are creative, fun loving and resourceful. Home chicken raising is becoming more popular for various reasons, including the ...

Oct. 24, 2011 -- When Owen Taylor got hired six years ago as the "city chicken intern" at Just Food, some people thought his job title was funny. Today no one in the food world would make a peep.

Chickens aren't just for farms anymore. That's right — urban hens are hip. Across the country, city dwellers — attracted by the idea of having fresh eggs, a new hobby or even unique pets — are keeping ...

GALVESTON - When Melinda Conner entered the chicken business in 2011, she was selling about 50 birds a month from her backyard coop. She now sells 400 a month and is so busy that she purchased a lot ...

Chickens across Oklahoma City are one step closer to being able to roam on city lots of less than an acre, as the City Council heard public comments on Tuesday about the future of metro hens. The ...

Experts fear bird flu could spread quickly through backyard chicken coops and bring down the country’s farming industry, impacting eggs, chicken, beef and even dairy. Egg, chicken and even beef and ...

Lawmakers on Tuesday are scheduled begin discussions on legislation that would allow backyard chicken coops in the city.