With egg prices skyrocketing and expected to remain high, it’s no wonder some consumers are eyeing their own backyards as a possible solution to the egg crunch. You may even be able to hatch your own ...

On a recent Thursday afternoon, Monica Burnside poured a tasty combo of mealworms and cracked corn into a tin bucket at her home on Mercer Island, Washington. She rattled the treat inside the bucket ...

DEAR JOAN: With the price of eggs going up every day, I was thinking about getting some chickens. I haven’t seen any chicks in the stores but my friend says it’s possible to hatch my own from grocery ...

Deciding to have your own chicken flock at home can be an exciting and slightly overwhelming process. But before you start, experts say it’s crucial to figure out why you want chickens in the first ...

It was nearly two years ago when Angelia Taylor first heard about owning backyard chickens online. “Honestly, I was seeing it all over Facebook,” Taylor, of Camden County, New Jersey, told NBC10 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unpredictability of grocery costs can push people to look for alternative options. With research and planning, raising backyard ...

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 ...

When the phone rings at Burns Feed Store in Gresham, nine out of 10 times, it’s someone asking about chicks, Shelley Burns-Giusto said. “This year specifically has been crazy,” she said. “Because, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Deciding to have your own chicken flock at home can be an exciting and slightly overwhelming process. But before you start, ...