Here are 12 small breeds of chicken that are popular among backyard chicken keepers. Bantam chickens are a popular choice for ...

Anyone who starts a flock because they’ve been dreaming about backyard chickens pecking in the yard will likely be happy with their choice. Those who do it to save money will probably regret it.

I got interested in breeds of chickens early in life, while living with my grandmother in the 1940s and early 1950s. She raised chicken in the backyard solely for meat. I was always fascinated by ...

It’s legal to raise them, but there are a couple of things to know before making the decision and getting started.“Raising ...

As Chicago-area shoppers hesitate to reach into grocery coolers when they see the price of eggs, Jim Irwin enjoys going out to his backyard chicken coop on Chicago’s Northwest Side, and Annie Lawson ...

Rainbow rooster is a fast-growing Indian chicken breed. It is bred by Indbro Research and breeding farms in India. It is multicolored cross breed, suitable for backyard rearing and organic chicken ...

With the rising cost of eggs, more people may be considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs. However, ...

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 ...