Want to raise chickens in Houston? Here’s how to keep your neighbors from squawking
She brought chickens into our life well over 15 years ago. And I was absolutely terrified of chickens. I wouldn't touch a ...
Chicks take their time to lay eggs
Homeowners hatching a scheme to beat high egg prices by raising chicks in their backyard are in for a wait. Spring chicks will need until fall to reach maturity, according to Cambria poultry farmer ...
Everyone Wants to Raise Chickens, but Egg-Layers Can Be Bad Neighbors
Cities are asking hard questions about a fad that can bring messes, rats and unexpected costs; ‘We put the kibosh on it.’ ...
Can Climate-Resilient Chickens Help Fight Poverty?
An initiative in Zambia is showing that a profit-seeking company can help rural farmers battling extreme weather breed chickens that lay more eggs.
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Fresh eggs at home? What to consider before getting chickens
Feed and water your chickens twice a day and spend time observing your chickens. How soon will my chickens lay eggs, and how often will they produce eggs? Chickens typically start laying at six to ...
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After record high egg prices, some race to buy backyard chickens
After a recent nationwide spike in egg prices, local agriculture stores have seen a surge in demand for chickens as Twin ...
The plot chickens: Why the price of eggs is soaring (in some parts)
Bird flu, politics and a Presidential election are among the factors. But eggs are a trade-off in other ways too. Mridula ...
Backyard chickens might not crack high egg prices, but Chicago-area owners say they’re worth it
With egg prices so high and Chicago and many suburbs allowing people to raise hens, some are thinking about backyard chickens.
Egg prices could rise by almost 60% this year. These SC farmers can't say the same for their eggs.
Commercial egg prices have increased in SC, but Maibritt Farm in Lake City, Maypop Farm in Darlington, which raise chickens ...