Ensure your birds have the space to express normal behavior. Learn how to raise chickens humanely by following the animal Five Freedoms as an everyday guide, or when you’re just beginning. Like many ...

Backyard chickens are now America's third most popular pet - here's how to start your own flock from scratch.

There are more than 85 million backyard chickens in the United States. Here's what you need to know before starting your own ...

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 ...

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 ...

Backyard chickens paid for themselves at $6.23 an egg carton. Here's what the 2026 math really looks like.

With the recent memory of soaring egg prices, more people are questioning whether it's cheaper to save money raising chickens. The idea continues to grow in popularity: a 2024 study showed that 13% of ...

With egg prices recently reaching historic highs, many people are eager to start raising chickens for a more reliable and cheaper source of eggs. Over the past few months, I have received many ...

Forget who came first—chicken or egg. The real debate is this: Is it cheaper to buy eggs or raise your own clucking crew in the backyard? TikToker @faithfullyshannan and her husband have been raising ...