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, ...

Oct. 24, 2011 -- When Owen Taylor got hired six years ago as the "city chicken intern" at Just Food, some people thought his job title was funny. Today no one in the food world would make a peep.

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 ...

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 ...

In recent years, the trend of raising backyard chickens has gained popularity among homeowners seeking a more sustainable lifestyle. Whether for fresh eggs, companionship, or a deeper connection to ...

Roselle officials are weighing whether to allow residents to keep up to five egg-laying hens - but not roosters - in their backyards. Several village trustees have indicated they're generally in favor ...

Mundelein's long-standing ban on backyard chicken coops may soon be rescinded. The village board on Monday will discuss allowing residents to keep hens - but not roosters - at their homes. If trustees ...

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

Chickens across Oklahoma City are one step closer to being able to roam on city lots of less than an acre, as the City Council heard public comments on Tuesday about the future of metro hens. The ...

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] If my mom were around today, she would be called ...