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Thinking about backyard chickens? Here’s what two years with our flock taught us about coops, predators, costs, heartbreak, and daily fresh eggs.

About 20 years ago, chickens—long a staple of farms and homesteads—began showing up in urban and suburban yards. They enabled city dwellers to source homegrown food, provided a touch ...

Interest in chicken coops is up among Americans in search of a more affordable way to consume eggs. More people are searching for do-it-yourself chicken coops and purchasing from retailers frequently, ...

Interest in chicken coops is up among Americans in search of a more affordable way to consume eggs. More people are searching for do-it-yourself chicken coops and purchasing from retailers frequently, ...

The Hobart City Council didn’t chicken out when it came to discussing an ordinance changing the rules on keeping chickens. The council, following its regular meeting Wednesday, adjourned briefly then ...

In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards self-sufficiency and sustainability in food production. With rising grocery prices, concerns about the quality of store-bought food, and the ...

DIY chicken coops are becoming a hot trend in the U.S. Searches for “easy DIY chicken coop plans” on Pinterest have jumped by 212% in just three months. Interest in “chicken coop run” and “chicken ...

PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - The Papillion City Council voted down the proposed ordinance that would allow backyard chicken coops in the city. The vote was 4-3 at Tuesday’s meeting, with Bob Stubbe, David ...

Before setting up a backyard coop, check local ordinances for any restrictions on raising chickens. Coops need adequate space, ventilation and predator protection to ensure the health and safety of ...

For years, Naeema Finley noticed other people’s expressions when she told them she was raising chickens in her backyard. A Las Vegas native who lives in Atlanta, Finley brandishes elaborate ...