Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commodities through a four-decade lens of experience. The high cost of eggs and the arrival of spring is generating ...

With backyard farms multiplying across Chester County, pet sitters are expanding services to include chickens, goats, pigs, and other animals.

Chicks are always a hot commodity in the spring at farm and feed stores. So when a batch of young chickens arrived at Ranch and Home in the Tri-Cities on Friday, word got out and customers lined up.

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, ...

Applications are due by March 1. The $375 fee covers the chicks, feed, equipment and ongoing support. Chicks will be available for pickup during the week of March 16. Selected applicants will be able ...

Childhood visits to my grandparent’s farm served to foreshadow raising chickens of my own. Tossing seed corn, herding a mean rooster to the coop, and reaching under a hen to gather a warm egg were ...

It may not seem like it, but chickens are incredible pets and livestock animals. They offer a unique blend of companionship, utility, and a lot of personality. They are not only endlessly entertaining ...

Chickens are some of the most versatile animals around. They can be great pets, and they can also be a useful source of food. No matter why you plan on keeping chickens, you need to know the best ...