South Jersey homeowners who raise chickens on their residential properties say no. They explain that backyard birds do provide the benefit of fresh …
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Sonoma County ag ready for heritage hen revival
From backyard chickens to the golden age of egg production in Sonoma County, exploring the possibility of a heritage hen revival.
Whittlesea launches series of environmental workshops – Northern | Star Weekly
… learn how to implement strategies within their own homes and backyards, such as seed saving, keeping backyard chickens, and making preserves.
Positively New Jersey: Rising egg costs prompt some to raise their own chickens
The rising cost of supermarket eggs is sparking an increase in the number of people considering keeping chickens in their backyard.
'Made-in-Canada system' keeps egg supply stable. But is it also keeping prices high?
… even prompting some consumers to rush out to buy their own backyard chickens. … The average egg farm in Canada has about 25,000 laying hens.
As Texans crack under egg prices, some turn to backyard chickens as solution
Enter backyard chicken farming. Most cities allow be- tween three and five hens to be kept by a homeowner in a residential area, if they allow them at …
Bonus Episode: “Let's All Keep Chickens!” Book Interview with Dalia Monterroso
Dalia Monterroso, also known as The President of Chickenlandia, is a Backyard Chicken Educator in the Pacific Northwest. When she's not teaching …
Chatham-Kent to consider changing chicken bylaw | CBC News
Chatham-Kent resident Charlotte Bordenuk says she is fighting a $240 fine for her chickens wandering into the church yard next door.
Health Concerns Due to Recent Popularity of Backyard Chicken Coops
If one chicken in a backyard coop gets sick, often the disease spreads to all the chickens in the coop (and is not always detected by inexperienced …
Rising egg prices leads to increased interest in backyard chickens – Farm Forum
As recent outbreaks of bird flu continue to cause an increase in egg prices, consumers may consider starting a backyard poultry flock this spring.