Everyone is after the same thing: baby chickens. The high price of eggs is creating a demand for chickens. Nationwide, the demand has far outstripped supply, leaving would-be poulterers scrambling ...

An initiative in Zambia is showing that a profit-seeking company can help rural farmers battling extreme weather breed chickens that lay more eggs. Village chickens in Petauke, Zambia.Credit ...

Everyone is after the same thing: baby chickens. “It’s pretty ridiculous,” said Kira Amdahl, who works there. Chicks typically spend days, if not weeks, at the store before finding a home.

Backyard chickens are increasing in popularity due to high egg prices, but they may not be cost-effective for everyone. Before getting chickens, consider local regulations, time and labor commitments ...

Bird flu outbreaks have forced tens of millions of chickens to be culled across nine states over the past year as more hotspots continue to emerge. So far, the Department of Agriculture has ...

City leaders hope the ordinance will satisfy residents who want to raise chickens while also addressing concerns about oversight. Bradenton residents will soon be able to own up to four chickens ...

Backyard chickens are increasing in popularity due to high egg prices, but they may not be cost-effective for everyone. Before getting chickens, consider local regulations, time and labor ...

The short answer is that there are chickens for meat (broilers) and chickens for eggs (layers), and they’re not the same: They’re raised separately and have different lifespans. In fact ...