Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by in protected coves on a lake. However, for the birds’ protection, Vermont ...

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 ...

The newly released biosecurity video series from the University of Vermont covers important topics for farm producers and industry allies about foreign animal diseases that are not normally found in ...

Colfax city leaders also chose not to allow chickens unless a resident has a 3.5-acre lot. The city council voted 4-1 on that measure in December 2024.

For more information on raising chickens, the University of Vermont Extension may be reached at: [email protected] or 802-656-2990. The University of New Hampshire Extension office may be ...

Backyard chickens are now legal in Houston, but before you run out to buy any, better learn the basics. You can keep any number of birds in any sized yard thanks to the Texas Right to Farm Bill.

With egg prices so high and Chicago and many suburbs allowing people to raise hens, some are thinking about backyard chickens. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 89°F.

Backyard chickens are increasing in popularity due to high egg prices, but they may not be cost-effective for everyone. Before getting chickens, consider local regulations, time and labor ...

Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak. Keeping home chickens as a pastime continues to grow since the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s Totally Legal to Own Backyard Chickens in These New Hampshire Towns. Kira. Kira Updated: March 20, 2025. Canva. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter; I was chatting with my friend who lives in New ...

In Newport News, you can keep six hens in a coop after you submit a $25 “Poultry Application” to the city’s planning department.Residents will need a big backyard. Chickens must be kept 250 ...