Raising backyard chickens used to be a rural pursuit. It isn’t anymore. Suburban lots, small urban yards and even rented properties now host the kind of small flocks that were once confined to working ...

Backyard chickens have gone from fringe hobby to mainstream pet in under a decade. According to the American Pet Products Association, roughly 11 million U.S. households kept them in 2025, nearly ...

Backyard chickens can be a fun and rewarding addition to the family, providing fresh eggs while giving owners the chance to care for their own flock. But like any animal, chickens need proper care to ...