Avian flu killed or led to the deaths of 470 domestic birds at a live bird market in Onondaga County in March, according to ...

No more than 10 chickens may be kept on a parcel that is a half-acre or greater. No more than five (5) chickens may be kept on a parcel that is less than a half-acre. Roosters shall be prohibited.

Pennsylvania-based Rent The Chicken, which caters to those interested in backyard farming without the year-round commitment, also reports a boom. Starting at $995 and topping out at $1,395 ...

If the ordinance moves forward, Brevard County residents could raise up to six chickens with no minimum property size ...

The eggs simply taste better compared to ones that are factory-farmed, according to Paul Fleischer, who runs the business with his wife, Chelsie. The eggs are more flavorful, the yolks are a deeper ...

Lorain and Mansfield city leaders have recently mulled ordinances to allow residents to own chickens on residential lots, ...

The board discussed how to regulate backyard chickens at the Oct. 23 meeting, but two trustees were absent. Officials expect the issue will be scheduled for further discussion later in November.

Over a year ago, Shawn Butler purchased six chickens to keep in his side yard in Whiteland. The only problem — he wasn’t allowed to have them.