With backyard farms multiplying across Chester County, pet sitters are expanding services to include chickens, goats, pigs, and other animals.

This Easter, we've hidden a dozen colorful, egg-centric stories across Reason.com. Hop around the site to find them—or click here to see them all in one basket. Nowadays, in Manhattan, you'd be ...

If you live in a region that feels like it rains more often than not, you’re not alone—and neither are your chickens! Raising backyard chickens in super wet and rainy conditions presents unique ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Deciding to have your own chicken flock at home can be an exciting and slightly overwhelming process. But before you start, ...

It may not seem like it, but chickens are incredible pets and livestock animals. They offer a unique blend of companionship, utility, and a lot of personality. They are not only endlessly entertaining ...

Applications are due by March 1. The $375 fee covers the chicks, feed, equipment and ongoing support. Chicks will be available for pickup during the week of March 16. Selected applicants will be able ...

Chickens are some of the most versatile animals around. They can be great pets, and they can also be a useful source of food. No matter why you plan on keeping chickens, you need to know the best ...

Until recently, Southfield required those who wanted to raise backyard chickens to keep the coop 175 feet from any neighbor’s house or other structure. “That’s completely unrealistic,” said Sarah ...

The price of eggs may be through the roof, but that doesn’t mean you’ll save money with a chicken coop. While the popularity — and legality — of backyard chickens is spreading, the economics doesn’t ...

Don’t steal ‘posh’ supermarket eggs – raise your own hens instead, say readers - YOUR VIEWS: Our community says keeping hens offers far more than tasty eggs – bringing daily joys and a sense of self-s ...