The Press Democrat4d
Backyard chickens were a thing even before egg prices soared, but are they worth it? A Press Democrat reporter runs the numbers
A Press Democrat reporter and backyard chicken raiser takes a closer look at what it takes to raise her chickens.
Southwest Times Record4d
Fresh eggs at home? What to consider before getting chickens
check local ordinances for any restrictions on raising chickens. Coops need adequate space, ventilation and predator protection to ensure the health and safety of the birds. Different chicken breeds ...
TribLIVE.com12d
Raising chickens costly but worth it: 'It really is an investment'
Her family also is raising meat chickens ... That includes delivery, setup, two egg-laying hens, a standard chicken coop, food and a chicken care guide. “Renting the chickens for the warmer ...
How Danbury's Mothership café owner navigates soaring egg prices and shortage. Are 200 hens enough?
Even with 200 egg laying hens, one CT café is paying $275 from an egg wholesaler and paring down their menu to make ends meet ...
The Associated Press on MSN9d
Vaccinating chickens could help contain bird flu — and egg prices. Here’s why it’s rare
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for ...
MSNBC10d
What Trump's agriculture secretary misunderstands about backyard chickens
And particularly, the four to six months it takes before they start laying eggs. Egg prices were a ... trade when he said he wanted to start raising chickens. I ordered a small coop, arranged ...
KDFW9d
Bird flu solution: Vaccinate chickens or slaughter every infected flock?
Most birds killed are egg-laying chickens, and the death of so many hens is the main ... And it would take time to raise new hens. "We’re going to have to wait to replace those with new hatched chicks ...
Hatcheries, Wisconsin farm stores struggle to keep up with demand for chicks for laying flocks
While backyard flocks are making a comeback in some communities across Wisconsin, experts say it pays to find out whether or not it's legal in your area.
PBS9d
Vaccinating chickens could help egg prices but U.S. remains hesitant
Most birds killed are egg-laying chickens, and the death of so many hens ... And, regardless, it will take time to raise new hens. “We’re going to have to wait to replace those with new ...
WLOX8d
More turn to backyard chickens amid rise of egg prices
Just keep in mind—it takes about five months before chicks start laying eggs. Farmers and backyard chicken owners say while raising hens can save money in the long run, it’s important to do ...
The Independent9d
Could vaccinating chickens be the key to cutting soaring egg prices?
Most birds killed are egg-laying chickens, and the death of so many hens ... And, regardless, it will take time to raise new hens. “We’re going to have to wait to replace those with new ...