It may not seem like it, but chickens are incredible pets and livestock animals. They offer a unique blend of companionship, utility, and a lot of personality. They are not only endlessly entertaining ...

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

The Waterville council in December 2020 voted to decrease the required minimum lot size for keeping chickens from 10,000 to 8 ...

Over the past several years, what once seemed like a niche rural hobby has quietly crossed into suburban backyards: keeping pet chickens. According to the American Pet Products Association, about 11 ...

Raising backyard chickens is a growing trend embraced by some seeking a more sustainable lifestyle, but causing controversy and debate in urban and suburban areas across southwest Ohio. Backyard ...

Until recently, Southfield required those who wanted to raise backyard chickens to keep the coop 175 feet from any neighbor’s house or other structure. “That’s completely unrealistic,” said Sarah ...

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 ...

Jackson County ordinance bans chickens on subdivision lots under one acre. Jamie Nash Stebly spent $12,000 over six months fighting to keep her chickens. County investigates backyard chicken ...

Being concerned about the cold is essential for backyard chicken owners, regardless of how efficient their coop may be. While ...