A variety of online retailers offer backyard chicken shelters, often listing how many birds can be housed in each model. Shelters should provide four sides of wind protection so that birds can stay ...

Backyard chickens are increasing in popularity due to high egg prices, but they may not be cost-effective for everyone.

Homeowners hatching a scheme to beat high egg prices by raising chicks in their backyard are in for a wait. Spring chicks will need until fall to reach maturity, according to Cambria poultry farmer ...