In general, chickens make amazing pets. Getting chickens “for the kids” is a heartwarming idea that conjures up images of sun-dappled yards, giggling children collecting eggs, and cuddly hens nestled ...

Consumers frustrated with high egg prices may either decide to give up their favorite breakfast food, cut out the baking or take the plunge into raising their own laying hens. But experts on raising ...

Two factors behind skyrocketing egg prices are bird flu impacts and a Colorado law requiring all commercially sold eggs in the state to be from cage-free producers. But there's much to consider if ...

If you own backyard chickens, you might have already noticed a decrease in egg production as the fall season has begun, and the daylight hours have lessened. Hens require 12 to 14 hours of daylight to ...

Kristan Marchewka’s chickens gather for food. As egg prices rise many are looking to raise their own chickens, but experienced chicken farmers say it is ultimately an impractical and more costly ...

America is facing a chicken-and-egg problem, although in this case, it’s clear which came first. For months now, people have been disappointed by grocery stores that have run out of eggs or limited ...