Before would-be chicken owners can worry about caring for fuzzy chicks, dealing with chicken manure or collecting their first batch of fresh eggs, they must contend with coops. Chickens need homes, ...

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 ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Earlier this week, we learned that a Saunders County backyard flock tested positive for the bird flu. It’s the third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza reported in the ...

When Nicole Graham was a little girl, maybe 6 or 7, she prevailed upon her mother to let her keep her Easter chick after it got older. She named the little hen Danielle, and right about then Nicole's ...

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 ...

After 10 years of keeping chickens, I have developed a strong understanding of what a coop needs to support productive and ...

Your chickens don’t need heavy insulation or added heat—but they do need protection from drafts. Here are some tips.

Two years ago, John Dietel was ordered by the city to dispose of the flock of about 40 chickens he raised in the backyard of his Arch Street home. Since then, he has persistently pecked away at ...