Some readers say chickens are easy to raise and can be a money saver with egg prices soaring. Others complain about the noise and smell and worry about diseases like bird flu.
"We're short of eggs in the market; that's why prices are high. At the same time, too, we're short of eggs to rebuild the flock," said an ISU professor.
Mr. Boerger’s (Jan. 3) diatribe about the price of “woke” eggs made it clear where he stands on the subject of hens: “we raise chickens for meat and eggs.” Where the chickens stand is not his ...
Who wouldn't love a steady supply of farm fresh eggs? Backyard chickens can also give you natural fertilizer for your garden, eat your food scraps, and lower your carbon footprint because you won't be ...
THOSE RAISING BACKYARD CHICKENS SHOULD NOTIFY THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT ... Can I get bird flu from food like eggs, poultry, and dairy? Here’s what a food safety expert wants you to know—plus ...