Backyard chickens are now America's third most popular pet - here's how to start your own flock from scratch.

The financial case for backyard chickens has collapsed, yet more people are building DIY chicken coops than ever. That ...

There are more than 85 million backyard chickens in the United States. Here's what you need to know before starting your own flock.

The answer may surprise you. There are various upfront costs to raising chickens like buying the animals and equipment. Consider size, materials, labor, and maintenance before building a chicken coop.

Before getting chickens, check local ordinances and HOA rules for permits, lot size, and rooster prohibitions. Chickens require a secure coop to protect them from predators, with adequate indoor and ...

Egg prices are climbing again after falling from the record high of $4.82 per dozen in January 2023. Egg costs jumped 4.6% last month, according to the consumer price index. With egg prices steadily ...

At some point between grocery sticker shock on egg prices and the sudden urge to make sourdough from scratch, backyard chickens became less like something only Ree Drummond would be excited about and ...

Residents are limited to four chickens per home and must obtain a permit. The new rules establish a $50 permit fee, which some residents have criticized. Coops must not exceed 100 square feet and must ...

With the recent memory of soaring egg prices, more people are questioning whether it's cheaper to save money raising chickens. The idea continues to grow in popularity: a 2024 study showed that 13% of ...

Something strange is happening. The financial case for backyard chickens has collapsed, yet more people are building DIY chicken coops than ever. That contradiction is the most interesting story in ...