Thinking about going green in your backyard? With big trends and buzz words like sustainability, homesteading and “green” living making the rounds online, there can be confusion around the rules. From ...

If you’ve ever been to a farm (or a homestead!), you’ve probably noticed that chickens are almost never kept alone. Their coops contain numerous hens, as well as a rooster or two, and they seem to ...

Egg prices are cracking wallets — and for those who count on this kitchen staple, it’s a real scramble. The fix? Skip the store and start your own coop! As homeowners jump into backyard chicken ...

If the increasing egg prices have you considering the idea of your own backyard egg production, you’re not alone. Raising chickens, like many other homestead-oriented hobbies, has only increased in ...

In this file photo, Shaelyn Stewart, 3, hugs her family’s pet chicken, Smartie, in the backyard of her Bluffton home. Delayna Earley/Staff photo Thinking about going green in your backyard? With big ...