A Sheridan couple has invented a smart-home system that automates coop care for people who keep backyard chickens. Their Hen ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a chicken coop run to provide safe outdoor access for backyard chickens.

The legislation, House Bill 806, would still let local governments regulate backyard chickens, including imposing setback ...

Backyard chickens have shifted from novelty to normal, but the disease pressure around them has shifted too. With highly ...

After years of debate, many residents have more freedom when it comes to owning urban chickens. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times subscriber to contribute. Log in ...

COLUMBIA — After a ruling out of Cole County, some homeowners associations might have different egg-spectations for residents who own backyard chickens. Cole County Judge Brian Stumpe ruled a state ...

Avian influenza has been detected again in a backyard chicken flock in Kent County, Delaware. The virus, also known as bird flu, spreads quickly and can affect wild birds, poultry, and other animals.

The Bossier City Council is considering an ordinance to allow up to four backyard chickens for non-commercial purposes. Most cities in Louisiana already permit backyard chickens, though rules and ...

The Bossier City Council introduced an ordinance to allow residents to own up to four backyard chickens. This measure would repeal a previous city ordinance that banned commercial poultry farming.

Raising backyard chickens in Missouri can now be regulated by a homeowners association or other local authority, Cole County Judge Brian Stumpe ruled this week. The ruling overturned a 2024 state law ...

With spooky season in full swing, it's only fair that our furry, feathered, and even scaly friends get in on the Halloween fun. Our pets may not be able to eat candy or enjoy a haunted house, but they ...