Backyard, Bird Flu and Urban chicken

How to Protect Pets and Backyard Chickens from Bird Flu
As bird flu outbreaks continue to affect animals, experts answer questions about keeping pets and their owners healthy
Egg prices are up. Is raising backyard chickens a better deal?
Experts say raising chickens isn’t likely to save many inflation-weary consumers money amid the spike in egg prices. But for Johnson, among a growing number of Americans expressing interest in backyard chickens, the money spent is well worth it.
Fact-check: Backyard chickens aren’t safe from bird flu
By Gabriella Sotelo for Sentient. Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration As egg prices continue to skyrocket across the United States,
Vaccinating chickens could help contain bird flu — and egg prices. Here’s why it’s rare
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for soaring egg prices.
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
The move has been delayed in part because of concerns it could jeopardize chicken exports worth billions of dollars a year.
Vaccinating chickens could help egg prices but U.S. remains hesitant
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $5 a dozen.
Neighbors flock to backyard chicken coops for fresher and cheaper eggs
For Christin New, whose multigenerational family moved from Redwood City, California, to a 2-acre home in the nearby Santa ...
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Backyard chicken craze: Hatcheries sell out quickly due to rising demand
Instead of selling chicks during its annual Chick Days, Smithland Pet & Garden Center in Southington sold out of them weeks ago.
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Backyard chickens in Modesto: Worth the money, effort and potential risks?
With egg prices at historic highs, Modesto has seen an uptick of interest in backyard chicken tending. Those considering ...
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Montanans flock to local eggs and backyard chickens
In recent months, especially with outbreaks of bird flu, egg prices have been playing chicken. Many are flocking to the store to get chicks of their own.
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Port St. Lucie residents push to allow backyard chickens amid rising egg prices
The cost of a dozen eggs has been steadily increasing and Americans are getting creative to combat the rising cost of food.
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Brookfield couple pushing for statewide backyard chicken law
A new bill could allow backyard chickens in every community in Wisconsin. The proposal would allow each residential home to ...
Know before you buy: Backyard chicken restrictions in the Upstate
High egg prices and shortages at grocery stores are leading some people to raise their own flock at home. If you’re thinking about getting some chickens so you can have fresh eggs at home, you’ll want ...
Want fresh eggs in the backyard but aren't ready to buy a chicken? Rent the Chicken
Rent the Chicken "hatched" 12 years ago and offers a six-month rental of 2-4 egg-laying hens with a coop for about $650.
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Thiensville residents voice mixed opinions on backyard chicken ordinance
A proposal to allow Thiensville residents to keep chickens in their backyard will advance to a final vote from the village ...