The circulating bird flu has been confirmed in the Bay State, as agricultural officials report that backyard chickens tested ...

State officials did not specify where the birds were located in Dukes County, which includes Martha's Vineyard.

H5N1 headlines are unsettling for anyone who collects eggs from a coop instead of a carton, but they are also a practical ...

A backyard chicken flock in Dukes County tested positive for avian flu. Here’s what officials say and what poultry and pet ...

Many first-time chicken keepers don’t understand just how dangerous it can be inside a coop. Backyard flocks are vulnerable to wild predators, neighborhood pets, extreme weather, and infectious ...

State agriculture officials say the highly contagious virus can be deadly for poultry and are urging owners to act quickly if ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - With high egg prices at grocery stores, a poultry expert from Clemson University says many people are getting their own chickens. According to the Bureau of Labor ...

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources said poultry is "highly susceptible" to the bird flu and "suffers ...

Spring is finally here! The days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener, and your chickens? They’re ready to party. After a long, sleepy winter, your backyard flock is stretching its wings, ...

Backyard chicken flocks have surged in popularity since the pandemic, driven by interest in sustainability, reduction in food costs and a renewed connection to food. “In 2020, when many of us were ...

Learn how chickens handle cold, why frozen water is dangerous, and how dry bedding and airflow prevent winter health risks.