CLEVELAND, Ohio -- According to the USDA, Alphainfluenzavirus influenzae, or bird flu, has eradicated more than 13 million chickens nationwide in the past 30 days—and more than 3 million of those are ...

Unpredictability of grocery costs can push people to look for alternative options. With research and planning, raising backyard chickens is one solution to economic uncertainty. Chickens can be a ...

NEW YORK — Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak. Keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic.

Backyard chicken ownership is becoming more popular in the U.S., and some Illinois municipalities allow the practice, with regulations. Although backyard chickens are a popular choice, they’re not ...

After offering a webinar last month on home butchering, Penn State Extension will offer a similar online session Thursday for those interested in raising their own pigs and poultry. The two-hour ...