Craving a daily supply of fresh eggs, perhaps you’ve decided to join the urban homesteading movement and get yourself a flock of chickens for the backyard. You’ll start indoors with chicks in a box ...

Backyard chicken coops are popping up everywhere! If the idea of raising chickens has piqued your interest, but the thought of building your own chicken coop seems overwhelming or too expensive, ...

Backyard chicken coops don’t have to look rustic or temporary. This project shows how to build a clean, modern coop that balances durability, function, and design. Every detail focuses on creating a ...

The highs and lows of raising chickens.

And where there are chicken coops, there are likely to be homeowners who are creative, fun loving and resourceful. Home chicken raising is becoming more popular for various reasons, including the ...

With the trend of locally sourced food on the rise, it's no surprise that dozens of major cities are revising their animal ordinances. Rochester is no exception: Backyard chicken coops are growing in ...

More than 13 million homeowners raise backyard chickens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and that number is expected to grow over the next several years. You can rear chickens in ...

You’re a chicken. No, you’re a chicken. Everyone remembers this name-calling contest from childhood, but nowadays that’s becoming a surprising reality for certain members in urban backyards. Chickens ...

Serving up a natural, farm-to-table breakfast isn't just for rural areas anymore.In recent years, urban gardens and urban farms have continued their growth in big cities. Now, families are opting for ...

TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - Tucson City Council unanimously approved an "urban agriculture" ordinance that will allow more people living in city limits to keep chicken coops in their back yards. The ordinance ...