When Nathan Hutchison was 9 years old, starting a business was the last thing on his mind. The young bird enthusiast just ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- According to the USDA, Alphainfluenzavirus influenzae, or bird flu, has eradicated more than 13 million chickens nationwide in the past 30 days—and more than 3 million of those are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commodities through a four-decade lens of experience. The high cost of eggs and the arrival of spring is generating ...

After offering a webinar last month on home butchering, Penn State Extension will offer a similar online session Thursday for those interested in raising their own pigs and poultry. The two-hour ...

For those who have butchered chickens before and know what you’re doing, this article is not for you. This is for the first timer’s, like me. Saturday dawned a little cool, but sunny. I knew what ...

THEIR FILL. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A WAY NOT TO SPEND ALL THAT MONEY ON EGGS IN THE GROCERY STORE, THIS IS CERTAINLY AN OPTION FOR YOU. YOU CAN ACTUALLY RENT THE CHICKEN 2 TO 4 CHICKENS, AND THEN GET ...

It's become more popular in the last few years for people who don't farm to keep flocks of chickens in their back yards; many put up signs to sell any extra eggs. But avian flu has sickened birds in ...

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 commitments ...