Public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with backyard poultry. As of May 16, 109 people across 29 states have been infected with one ...

Many first-time chicken keepers don’t understand just how dangerous it can be inside a coop. Backyard flocks are vulnerable to wild predators, neighborhood pets, extreme weather, and infectious ...

No Rulz Ranch Hatchery in Oklahoma lists six things you need to know before raising your own backyard chickens. 1. Choose the right breed: Different breeds of chickens have different temperaments and ...

(BPT) - From fresh egg production to natural garden fertilizer, there is no shortage of benefits in raising backyard poultry. But even as families become more familiar with sustainable living and ...

Clemson University animal health officials are urging owners of backyard poultry flocks and pet waterfowl to remain vigilant ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a journalist covering consumer protection and fraud. In Berkeley, California, where I live, backyard chickens are ...

Chickens and other poultry are colorful and delightful additions to any backyard. Their antics are amusing; they readily interact with their human caretakers and lay edible ovals called eggs. But ...

The coronavirus pandemic is propelling one new American pastime to new heights, with more people forced to hunker down at home setting up coops and raising chickens in their backyards. While the ...

The new set of rules establishes a $50 permit fee, limits on how many chickens residents can own and more. Here's what to ...