Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to the American Pet Products Association, about 11 million U.S. households now keep backyard chickens. (PATRICK T.

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Before setting up a backyard coop, check local ordinances for any restrictions on raising chickens. Coops need adequate space, ventilation and predator protection to ensure the health and safety of ...

For a lot of us, making regular exercise happen can be a struggle. You got to change your clothes, lace up your sneakers. Maybe you have to drive somewhere to work out, and then you have to do it ...

When temperatures plunge into arctic territory, backyard chickens need extra care to stay healthy. While chickens are generally cold-hardy, extreme cold combined with wind and moisture can quickly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commodities through a four-decade lens of experience. The high cost of eggs and the arrival of spring is generating ...

Thinking about raising chickens in your backyard? You're not alone. "I think a lot of people want chickens just for the fun of it," says John Ramos, owner of Dallas-based Urban Chicken, a concierge ...