If you're in a lot of farming Facebook groups, odds are you've seen the posts from backyard chicken owners talking about how their hens stopped laying eggs and asking what to do about it. From about ...

In Episode 153 of Mother Earth News and Friends, we’re asking the big questions about chicken eggs: How many eggs does a chicken lay a day? What factors affect egg yield? And why do chickens stop ...

Shoppers used to picking up the cheapest eggs at the grocery store may now be reaching for higher-end cartons. That's because bird flu is turbocharging prices of commercially produced eggs, while ...

Deciding to have your own chicken flock at home can be an exciting and slightly overwhelming process. But before you start, experts say it’s crucial to figure out why you want chickens in the first ...

Raising chickens for eggs can be rewarding, but — as I wrote previously — it requires a commitment of time and money. If you do it properly, you will never have a shortage of fresh eggs, year-round.

Chickens are the universal symbol of urban homesteading. Instagrammers pose with one tucked under an arm as a self-sufficiency flex. But what if I told you raising backyard chickens in Portland is a ...