I have raised and loved so many hens from the time they were chicks. Why did I never think to ask about the fate of their ...

When done right, however, Beyer says that raising chickens can be economical and environmentally friendly. “Eggs from home ...

The feed should be high in protein and specifically formulated for baby chicks. It is important to monitor the chicks’ intake ...

Jennifer Johnson wants to raise chickens – a dream she's had for nearly a decade. Still, it took until early February, after a dramatic spike in egg prices, for Johnson to convince her husband ...

Everyone is after the same thing: baby chickens ... Beyer says that raising chickens can be economical and environmentally friendly. “Eggs from home are one of the easiest ways to grow ...

Chris says it's worth every penny. “Some of these breeds will give you like 250-300 eggs a year,” Chris said. “You can usually get the baby chicks at one of the farm supply stores for a ...

This is her second year raising chicks at home. Last year, she raised six — but lost one to a hawk. Murgo was enamored by their cuteness, she said, and having eggs was a bonus. It took some ...

Egg prices making visions of backyard chickens dance in your head? It's a tempting thought. Buying a few adorable baby chicks, some fencing and some feed seems simple enough. "I would say ...

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 ...

KARE 11 reports customers have lined up hours before opening at places like Anoka Ramsey Farm & Garden to snap up hundreds of baby chicks. However, raising chickens and getting eggs isn’t as ...