Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commodities through a four-decade lens of experience. The high cost of eggs and the arrival of spring is generating ...

While scrolling through Instagram recently, I stumbled upon this cool video that Lauren Ambrose posted showing what different breeds of chickens look like as babies and adults. Lauren is a homesteader ...

If you live in a region that feels like it rains more often than not, you’re not alone—and neither are your chickens! Raising backyard chickens in super wet and rainy conditions presents unique ...

As egg prices skyrocket, you too may be considering if it would be cheaper going straight to the source and raising your own ...

It's not instantly cheaper to raise chickens since there are various upfront costs, like buying the chickens and equipment. A couple of factors to consider before building a chicken coop are size, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WILDWOOD, Ill. (WGN) — As the age-old ...

Consumers nationwide are facing egg shortages at retail stores, leading to purchasing restrictions and sky-high prices when they are in stock. The cost of eggs surged by 15.2% in January, according to ...

With egg prices recently reaching historic highs, many people are eager to start raising chickens for a more reliable and cheaper source of eggs. Over the past few months, I have received many ...

A chicken sits in the grass in a backyard in Texas while others walk along a brick wall. Live chickens have been flying off the shelves at Wabash Feed & Garden in north Houston. "I got 100 hens last ...