On Monday, the Stavinoha family was left in shock after a swarm of bees turned aggressive in their backyard. “I get a text from my husband, and he says, ‘I think bees are killing our chickens ...

Lane, who owns four chickens that produce about one egg per hen each day, estimates he saves around $120 each month. “I don’t have to worry about any egg shortages.

ISA Brown chickens move inside a coop on the farm of Abby Niesen on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in La Salle County. (Scott Anderson) Backyard chickens will stay banned in Marengo after an informal poll ...

Cornell chicken, created more than 75 years ago by a Cornell University professor, is considered by many to be the first documented barbecue chicken recipe. And after trying it myself, I get the hype.

But rental-chicken options have made it easier than ever to set up a backyard flock. They offer a good way to get in on the chicken-keeping trend without the stress of a long-term commitment.

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After 18 months of discussion and deliberation, Prospect Heights officials Monday set rules for the previously unregulated ...

With increased interest in raising backyard chickens — especially with the price of eggs doing sky-high — Greene County is considering ways to allow people in residential areas to raise ...

No male fowl are allowed. It keeps a requirement that a backyard chicken coop must be placed at least 20 feet from a neighbor’s house, depending on the size of the coop and the size of the lot.

In a letter to Glass, City Planner and Zoning Administrator Adam Young provided information about the regulations for keeping chickens adopted by Fenton and other area municipalities as references.

Interest in chicken coops is surging, data suggests, as Americans seek backyard farming solutions amid rising egg prices and a desire for sustainable living. Experts share key information to know.