Soaring egg prices have people flocking to buy chickens of their own, creating a nationwide shortage of chicks.

Nature has its own way of coloring eggs, and it doesn’t require boiling water, food coloring or paintbrushes. Let’s eggs-plore how this happens.

After a recent nationwide spike in egg prices, local agriculture stores have seen a surge in demand for chickens as Twin Cities residents rush to establish their own backyard coops. Last Friday ...

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 ...

If you’re looking for a hint, a good way to guess what color eggs a hen will lay is to look at her earlobes. Archer said, more often than not, chickens with lighter earlobes also have white feathers ...

On day 21 of the incubation period—the expected hatch date—Bugarin went outside with her toddler to check on the broody hen ... Some eggs had fallen onto the sandy floor of the chicken ...

An initiative in Zambia is showing that a profit-seeking company can help rural farmers battling extreme weather breed chickens that lay more eggs. Village chickens in Petauke, Zambia.Credit ...

Humboldt was found alive in April 2017, legs bound, in a dumpster in a suburban parking lot. Chicken Run Rescue refers to him as a casualty of urban animal agriculture. There is a rush to begin ...

With the nationwide egg shortage that has caused prices to skyrocket, Tonatiuh, of Boyle Heights, feels “there’s a sense of rebellion in raising chickens,” especially at a time when the cost ...

She tells us that the chickens will make sure her yard is perfectly mowed, teach her daughters about responsibility, take care of their food waste, and of course, provide fresh eggs. If you live ...