Arthur Parkinson’s new book is a celebration of hens, with each chapter devoted to a different breed. The author talks to Cat Thomson about his obsession and the joy his flock brings. Author, ...

An expert says water, air, nutrition, treatment and shelter are key for keeping chickens healthy and productive.

The answer may surprise you. It's not instantly cheaper to raise chickens since there are various upfront costs, like buying the chickens and equipment. A couple of factors to consider before building ...

Every day, Missouri farmer Matthew Van Schyndel picks up hundreds of his chickens and moves them to a new neighborhood. Van Schyndel loads them into a portable steel tractor with a tarp strapped on ...

Residents are limited to four chickens per home and must obtain a permit. The new rules establish a $50 permit fee, which some residents have criticized. Coops must not exceed 100 square feet and must ...