"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Backyards have gone to the birds! With everyone from Jennifer Garner to Carrie Underwood flocking to the ...

This Easter, we've hidden a dozen colorful, egg-centric stories across Reason.com. Hop around the site to find them—or click here to see them all in one basket. Nowadays, in Manhattan, you'd be ...

Upon entering any farm supply or pet store in April, it's almost impossible to ignore the chirping chicks waiting to be taken home. In the past few years, it seems the temptation of taking these small ...

Kimberly Reddinger Weit’s backyard chickens keep her well-stocked with eggs. Mary, Brooklyn, Fraya and their sisters are also entertainment. They peck out tunes on a xylophone and ride a swing. In ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With egg prices rising and concerns over food security increasing ...

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 ...

Learn more about my experience raising baby chicks indoors. I had to figure out how to raise baby chicks in winter during 2020 to ensure their survival and grow my flock. Last year, I got back into ...

With egg prices recently reaching historic highs, many people are eager to start raising chickens for a more reliable and cheaper source of eggs. Over the past few months, I have received many ...

What if bird flu and the skyrocketing price of eggs not only encouraged us to raise our own chickens but – as we learned about their admirable traits – to become better human beings? With such a ...

This is a story about chickens and the ordinary people, like me, who raise them in their backyards. It’s a story that is centered around trendy buzzwords such as “sustainable living” and “urban ...

Backyards have gone to the birds! With everyone from Jennifer Garner to Carrie Underwood flocking to the trend of raising chickens at home, you too may be ready to become a Mother Hen. While the ...