Backyard chicken coops are popping up everywhere! If the idea of raising chickens has piqued your interest, but the thought of building your own chicken coop seems overwhelming or too expensive, ...

Oct. 24, 2011 -- When Owen Taylor got hired six years ago as the "city chicken intern" at Just Food, some people thought his job title was funny. Today no one in the food world would make a peep.

You’re a chicken. No, you’re a chicken. Everyone remembers this name-calling contest from childhood, but nowadays that’s becoming a surprising reality for certain members in urban backyards. Chickens ...

And where there are chicken coops, there are likely to be homeowners who are creative, fun loving and resourceful. Home chicken raising is becoming more popular for various reasons, including the ...

In recent years, the trend of raising backyard chickens has gained popularity among homeowners seeking a more sustainable lifestyle. Whether for fresh eggs, companionship, or a deeper connection to ...

Garden shops are seeing an increase in chicken coop and hen sales since a change in Gainesville’s chicken ordinance raised the limit on backyard hens from two to 10 in November 2013. Based on how many ...

Roselle officials are weighing whether to allow residents to keep up to five egg-laying hens - but not roosters - in their backyards. Several village trustees have indicated they're generally in favor ...

From the countryside to Hollywood, backyard farming is the new “it” thing. You might picture A-listers on private jets and in ...

Mundelein's long-standing ban on backyard chicken coops may soon be rescinded. The village board on Monday will discuss allowing residents to keep hens - but not roosters - at their homes. If trustees ...